Skip to main content

Full text of "Three years' campaign of the Ninth, N. Y. S. M., during the southern rebellion"

See other formats 


NYPL  RESEARCH  LIBRARIES 


3  3433  08179998  7 


lii 


m 


\\\^r 


hH 


3  h!._Jv 


THREE  YEARS'  CAMPAIGN 


OF  THE 


NINTH,  N.  Y.  S.  M., 


DURING  THE 


SOUTHERN   REBELLION 


BT 


JOHH   W.    JAQUES, 

Formerly    of   Oompany    33. 


NEW  YORK. 

HILTON  &;  CO.,  r»ixblisliers, 

128  Nassau    Street. 

1865, 

IP 


Checked 
May  1913 


THE  NEW  YORX 

PUBLIC  la.RARY 

ASTOP.   LENOX  AND 
TILDE N  FOUNDATIONS. 

R       1901        L. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1865,  by 
JOHN  WESLEY  JAQUES, 
In  the  Clerks'  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States,  for 
the  Southern  District  of  New  York. 


BATTLES 

IN   WHICn 

THE  NINTH    REGIMENT, 

NEW-YOEK  STATE  MILITIA 
WERE   ENGAGED. 


Harpers  Ferry,  Virginia,  July  4,  1861 
Cedar  Mountain,  Virginia,  August  9,  1862 
Rappahannock  Station,  Virginia,  August  20,  1862 
Thoroughfare  Gap,  Virginia,  August  28,  1862  '^ 

Second  Bull  Run,  Virginia,  August  30,  1862 
Chantilly,  Virginia,  September  1,  1862 
South  Mountain,  Marj^land,  September  14,  1862 
Antietam,  Marj^land,  September  lY,  1862 
First  Fredericksburg,  Virginia,  December  13,  1862 
Chancellorsville,  Virginia,  May  1,  1863 
Gettysburg,  Pennsylvania,  July  1,  1863 
Wilderness,  Virginia,  May  5,  6,  and  T,  1864 
Laurel  Hill,  Virginia,  May  8,  1864 
Spottsylvania,  Virginia,  May  12,  1864 
^>,  £5-^C^  — ©oftHIarbor,  Virginia,  June  4,  1865 

jr^"  Besides  the  four  last  named  battles,  there  were  other,  as 
the  regiment  was  marching  and  fighting,  on  their  way  to  Rich 
mond,  Virginia,  until  they  left  for  home,  June  8,  1864 


PEEFACE. 


The  object  of  this  little  book,  is  to  place  npon  the 
Annals  of  History,  of  the  Southern  Rebellion,  the 
records  of  one  of  those  gallant  regiments,  that  volun- 
teered their  services  to  put  down  the  traitors.  As  the 
Author  was  a  member  of  the  Ninth  New-York 
State  Militia,  he  has  endeavored  to  truthfully  por- 
tray, the  marches,  incidents,  and  battles,  in  which  that 
regiment  took  an  active  part,  passing  through  hard- 
ships and  trials,  as  true  patriots,  battling  for  the 
cause  of  their  beloved  country,  and  nobly  carrying  the 
"  Stars  and  Stripes,"  to  the  discomfiture  of  the  rebel 
hosts.  Many  of  the  members  of  this  regiment,  gave 
uj)  their  lives  on  the  field  of  carnage  and  strife  to 
whose  memory,  we  drop  a  tear,  hoping  that  our 
courteous  readers,  who  arc  endowed  with  the  ycnti- 


PREF A  CE. 

mcnts  of  Freedom  nnd  Constitntional  Liberty,  on  the 
perusal  of  tins  work,  will  ever  bear  in  their  memory, 
the  liardsliips  and  privations,  endured  by  this  band  of 
true  and  loyal  patriots,  ^vbo  fonglit  and  bled,  to  pre- 
serve tlio  Constitutional  Rights  of  their  beloved 
country. 

Many  of  the  regiments  have  received  credit  and. 
honor,  from  the  hands  of  Public  Opinion,  but  shame 
to  tell,  a  regiment  Avhich  courageously  carried  the 
I>anner  of  its  Country,  through  the  campaigns  of 
Virginia  and  Maryland,  for  three  years  .giving  up  the 
lives  of  many  of  their  comrades,  on  the  field  of  action, 
■were  scarcely  or  ever  noticed,  by  the  scrutinizing 
hands  of  Public  Opinion,  but  the  Author  believes,  that 
these  men,  who  nobly  fought  for  their  country,  and 
many  who  died  in  its  defence,  receives  a  silent  and 
grateful  acknowledgement,  from  a  true  and  loyal 
people  ;  and  that  the  Ninth  Regiment,  New- York 
State  Militia,  will  ever  be  remembered  by  the  loyal 
people  of  the  United  States,  for  the  aid  it  rendered  in 
subduing:  the  Southern  Rebellion. 


THREE  YEARS'  CAMPAIGN  OP 
THE  ^*NINTH  N.  Y.  S.  M/' 


CHAPTER    I. 

From  May  27,  to  August  17,  1861. 

The  Ninth  New  York  State  Militia,  were 
organized  in  June  1859,  in  the  city  of  New  York, 
as  a  Militia  regiment,  and  received  their  charter 
from  the  state  of  New  York,  and  elected  Michael 
M.  Van  Beuren  as  Colonel,  it  then  consisted  of 
four  companies,  but  at  the  breaking  out  of  the 
Southern  Rebellion  in  1861,  there  were  four  more 
added  to  the  regiment,making  it  eight  companies; 
their  fatigue  uniform  were  dark  blue  pants  with 
red  stripes  ;  jackets  with  red  trimmings  on  the 
cuffs  ;  low  caps  with  gilt  braid  around  them,  with 
the  letter  of  the  company  on  the  peak  ;  overcoats 


10  THREE  year's     CA5IPAIGN  OF    THE 

dark  blue,  cuffs  trimmed  with  red,and  broad  capes 
lined  with  red. 

President  Lincoln  having  issued  a  call  for  vol- 
unteers to  put  down  the  Southern  Rebellion,  after 
the  rebels  had  fired  upon  Fort  Sumpter  in  Charles- 
ton Harbor,  April  1861 ;  the  Ninth  responded  to 
the  call,  and  commenced  recruiting  to  fill  up  their 
ranks,  which  having  done  in  a  few  weeks,  they 
tendered  their  services  to  the  War  Department  at 
Washington,  D.  C,  but  it  being  too  late  to  be 
accepted  for  three  months,  they  offered  their  ser- 
vices to  the  "  Union  Defence  Committee,"  a  body 
of  loyal  and  true  citizens,  united  together  to  fur- 
nish means  and  transportation  to  send  regiments 
from  New  York  city  to  Washington,  the  seat 
of  war  ;  the  committee  accepted  the  regiment,  and 
furnished  them  with  knapsacks,  blankets,  equip- 
ments and  clothing,  and  the  men  having  been 
sufficiently  drilled  for  active  service,  after  the 
election  by  the  Board  of  Officers  of  a  Colonel  to 
command  the  regiment  in  place  of  Colonel  Van 
Beuren,  as  he  found  it  impossible  to  go  with  the 
regiment,  as  there  were  sickness  in  his  family  j 
John  W.  Stiles  ex-Colonel  of  the  "  Eighth  New 
York  State  Militia,"  was  elected  to  fill  the  position 
of  Colonel,  and  all  the  arrangements  being  made 
and  the  regiment  reaching  the  mimimum  number 
on  the  afternoon  of 


NINTH,     N.   Y.    S.   M.  11 

Monday^  May  27,  the  regiment  marched  down 
Broadway  with  their  bkmkets  sLra.[)ped  on  their 
knapsacks,  and  overcoats  rolled  thereon,  in  their 
fatigue  uniform,  with  their  equipments,  (but  no 
arms,)  on  their  way  to  Washington,  to  lend  their 
aid  and  assistance  as  a  band  of  freemen,  to  sup- 
press the  rebellion,  which  had  sprung  up  in  the 
southern  part  of  our  glorious  country,  the  rebels 
endeavoring  in  their  madness,  to  lower  that  noble 
old  flag — the  "  stars  and  stripes  under  which  they 
were  born,  and  their  ancestors  had  fought  and 
bled  to  sustain  ;  all  along  the  route  the  regiment 
were  received  with  boisterous  chcerings,  many  a 
silent  prayer  were  offered  up  that  their  dear  loVed 
ones  would  be  spared  to  return  home  again,  to 
their  families  and  friends,  after  serving  their  coun- 
try faithfully,  and  rooting  out  the  seeds  of  the 
rebellion.  That  noble  old  flag  waved  from  many 
a  building,  and  there  was  not  a  downcast  counte- 
nance to  be  found  in  the  ranks  of  these  noble 
patriots,  whose  thoughts  were  fixed  upon  the  des- 
tiny of  their  beloved  country.  Many  a  young  lady's 
heart  beat  with  joy  and  pride,  as  she  beheld  her 
gallant  lover  in  his  splendid  uniform,ready  to  fight 
the  battles  of  his  country.  Many  a  mother  as  she 
wiped  the  tears  from  her  eyes,  was  proud  to  see 
her  son  in  the  ranks,  willing  to  serve  his  country 
againt  traitors,  and  to  protect  his  home  against  the 


12  THEEE  YEARNS     CAMPAIGN    OF  THE 

ruthless  foe.  Many  a  wife  offered  up  a  silent 
"  God  bless  you,"  as  she  beheld  her  husband  num- 
bered with  this  band  of  true  and  loyal  patriots  \ 
and  friends  shook  hands  with  their  friends  on  part- 
injT,  with  the  solemn  injunction,  "  Be  true  to  your 
country,"  "  fight  earnestly  in  the  cause  of  Freedom 
and  Constitutional  Liberty,"  and  *'  if  you  live  to 
return  home,  you  will  be  honored  and  respected,'' 
but,  "  if  you  should  be  killed,  it  will  be  in  defence 
of  your  country,  and  your  name  will  be  handed 
down  to  future  posterity,  as  your  country,  saviours 
The  regiment  crossed  the  Ferry  at  Courtlandt 
street.  North  River,  and  landed  in  Jersey  City.and 
that  evening  took  the  cars  for  Washington,  D.  C.> 
all  along  the  route  we  were  loudly  cheered,  the 
»♦  Stars  snd  Stripes"  floated  exultingly  to  the 
breeze,  and  cheer  after  cheer  being  given  for  that 
dear  "  old  flag"  ;  the  train  in  the  vicinity  of  Bur- 
lington, N.  J.,  meeting  with  some  impediment,was 
delayed  for  some  time,  when  a  sad  calamity  hap- 
pened to  a  member   of  company  D., ,  while 

standing  on  the  bank  of  the  canal,  a  pistol  was 
accidentally  discharged,  the  ball  entering  his 
body  and  precipitating  him  into  the  canal  ;  private 
Charles  Gesner  of  company  D.,  jumped  to  his  res- 
cue, he  recovered  the  body, but  life  was  extinct  ; 
the  corpse  was  sent  home  to  his  friends,  under  the 
charge  of  private  Charles  Gesner. 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  13 

The  regiment  crossed  the  Ferry  at  Camden.N.  J., 
and  landed  iu  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  near  the  Navy 
Yard,  about  day-light 

Tuesday  28th.,  and  walked  to  the  Baltimore 
Depot,taking  the  cars  from  there, and  going  slowly 
along  the  road,  arrived  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  about 
mid-day,  expecting  to  meet  there  the  **  Eighth 
New  York,  volunteers,"  who  having  their  arms 
with  them,  were  to  escort  us  through  the  city,  but 
we  were  disappointed  in  not  meeting  them,  so  we 
pursued  onr  march  from  the  Philadelphia  to  the 
Washington  Depot,  passing  through  Pratt  street, 
where  the  ''  iSixth  Massachusetts,  volunteers,"  were 
attacked  by  a  mob,  in  April,  while  on  their  way  to 
Washington  ;  but  our  regiment  was  not  molested, 
although  many  a  black  look  was  cast  upon  us,they 
freely  offered  us  ice- water  and  other  refreshments, 
but  Colonel  Stiles  had  ordered  the  men  not  to 
accept  anything  from  them,  as  he  was  afraid 
they  would  try  to  poison  us. 

We  took  the  cars  and  before  sundown,  arrived 
in  Washington  city,  D.  C,  and  took  up  our  quar- 
ters in  Woodward's  buildings,  on  Pennsylvania 
avenue,  each  company  having  a  room  to  them- 
6elves,and  mattrasses  filled  with  straw,  to  sleep  on. 
The  distance  from  Washington  to  New  York,  is 
240  miles. 

Thursday^  30th. — Marched     to    the    Arsenal 


14 

\vhere  we  were  supplied  with  old  Harper's  Ferry 
Muskets,  and  on 

Friday  31st,  we  marched  passed  the  Presiden- 
tial Mansion,  passing  in  review  before  the  Presi- 
dent and  his  Cabinet,  and  also  Lieut.  General 
Scott,  after  which  we  returned  to  our  quarters  in 
Woodward's  buildings. 

Saturday,  June  1st. — Early  in  the  morning, 
marched  through  Pennsylvania  Avenue,  passing 
the  "Seventh  New  York  State  Militia,"  who 
were  on  their  way  to  New  York  city,  having 
served  the  thirty  days,  for  which  time  they  were 
accepted  by  the  Government ;  we  marclied  out 
Fourteenth  street,  and  encamped  in  a  field  on  the 
Georgetown  road,  opposite  Columbia  College, 
which  camp,  the  *'  Seventh  New  York  State 
Militia,"  had  just  left.  We  found  the  Tents  pitched, 
the  '*  Seventh,''  having  transferred  all  their  camp 
equipage  to  the  "  Ninth"  ;  the  appearance  of  the 
interior  of  the  tents,  showed  a  liberal  supply  of 
mattresses,  chairs,  w^ash-basins,  etc.,  having  the 
sign  of  comfort  and  ease  i\i?it  t\i?it  aallantv egixnent 
must  have  enjoyed,  they  also  did  not  forget  to 
leave  us  some  of  their  preserved  meats,  and  here 
and  there,  cordials  were  found  to  wash  it  down 
with.  The  Tents  were  of  the  style,  known  as 
the  "  Wall  Tents,"  capable  of  crowding  in  four- 
teen persons,  and  with  boarded  floors. 


NINTH,     N.   T.   S  M.  15 

Oar  encampment  was  named  in  honor  of  the 
then  Secretary-of-War, 

CA3JP     CAMERON, 

and  was  finely  situated  ;  on  the  opposite  side  of 
the  road,  was  the  Columbia  College,  which  was 
used  as  an  army  hospital,  and  stood  on  the  road 
leading  to  Georgetown. 

Saturday  8th.— Captain  *^Yhipple,  U.  S.  A. 
visited  camp,  and  the  regiment  w^as  sworn  into 
the  United  States  service  by  him,  to  serve  durivg 
the  War^  unless  sooner  discharged,  the  men  being 
confident  of  compelling  the  rebels  to  return  to 
their  allegiance  to  the  United  States  Government, 
in  a  few  months.  The  regiment  was  about  eight 
hundred  and  forty  strong,  when  we  left  New  York 
city,  and  about  forty  refused  to  be  sworn  in,  these 
were  ordered  outside  of  camp,  to  shift  for  them- 
selves, and  a  double  guard  stationed  around  it  to 
prevent  their  return. 

While  remaining  in  camp,  each  company 
detailed  men  to  do  their  cooking,  when  meal-time 
arrived  the  men  formed  in  one  rank,  and  were 
served  in  their  turn,  falling  out  and  making  room 
for  the  next  one. 

Sunday  9th. — Received  orders  to  be  ready  for 
a  march,  and  to  take  but  little  clothing,  as  we 
expected  to  return  in  a  week  or  two,  leaving  a 
detail  behind  in  charge  of  the  things  that  were  left. 


16      THREE  YEAES^  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Monday  10th. — Reveille  sounded  early,  and 
after  breakfast  the  Avagons  were  packed  with  our 
tents  and  camp  equipage,  and  strapping  on  our 
knapsacks,  fell  into  line,  and  started  on  our  maiden 
march,  the  day  was  warm,  not  a  breath  of  wind 
stirring,  and  the  road  was  rough  and  stony  ;  the 
field  officers  were  on  foot,  they  having  no  horses. 
During  the  march  the  men  being  greatly  fatigued, 
the  wagons  carried  their  knapsacks,  and  late  in 
the  afternoon,  passing  the  *'  First  New  Hampshire 
volunteers,"  on  the  road,  and  encamped  on  the 
Fair  Ground  at  ROCKSVILLE, where  we  pitched 
our  Tents,  and  detailing  a  camp  guard,and  eating 
our  supper,  we  laid  down  on  the  bare  ground, 
with  our  blankets  for  a  covering,  and  after  a 
weary  and  fatiguing  march  of  18  miles,  dropped 
to  sleep, 

Tuesday  11th. — We  remained  encamped  all 
day,  on  the  Fair  Ground  at  ROCKVILLE,  which 
is  the  county  town  of  Montgomery  county,  Md., 
situated  on  the  road  leading  from  Georgetown,  in 
in  a  north-west  direction  from  Washington  ;  it  is 
a  small  town  with  but  few  houses  in  it,  the 
inhabitants  were  very  hospitable  and  generous 
towards  us  ;  at  sundown  a  number  of  ladies  and 
gentlemen  visited  camp,  to  see  the  regiment  on 
Dress  Parade,  there  was  also  a  large  assemblage 
of  cordrahands,  who  turned  up  the  whites  of  their 


S.  M.  17 

eyes,  and  showed  their  **  ivory's,"  in  astonisment 
at  tho  movements  of  the  "  sojers"  ;  the  spectators 
appeared  greatly  pleased  and  gratified  at  our 
evolutions,  many  of  them  having  never  seen 
soldiers  before. 

One  evening  after  Dress  Parade  was  dismissed, 
the  "  First  New  Hampshire  volunteers,"  who  were 
encamped  on  the  opposite  side  of  the  Fair  Ground 
from  us,  rushed  with  wild  enthusiasm  towards  us, 
loudly  cheering  and  throwing  up  their  hats  in  the 
air,  we  shook  hands  and  embraced  each  other  ; 
the  'feelings  that  existed  between  these  two  regi- 
ments, one  from  New  York,  and  the  other  from 
New  Hampshire,  perfect  strangers  to  each  other, 
but  friends  in  the  cause  of  Freedom,  will  never 
be  forgotten,  and  often  called  to  memory,  long 
after  the  rebellion  has  ceased ;  we  visited  their 
camp  and  were  cordially  entertained  by  them, 
their  Band  played  a  number  of  National  and 
patriotic  airs,  discoursing  sweet  music  to  refresh 
the  mJnd  and  pass  away  the  ennui  of  camp  life; 
the  evening  passed  pleasantly  away,  and  at  tattoo 
we  returned  to  our  quarters,  with  the  determina- 
tion ot  having  a  Band  of  our  own,  and  settling 
down  to  rest,  we  gave  up  ourselves  to  the  "God 
Morpheus,  (sleep.) 

Wednesday    12th. — After      Breakfast,    struck 
Tents,  and  took  up  the  line  of  march,  the  weather 


18  *    THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

being  warm,  and  the  roads  in  a  bad  condition  > 
while  pursuing  our  march,  a  very  laughable  inci- 
dent happened,making  a  subject  for  conversation, 
in  our  after  campaign  ;  it  was  reported  that  our 
wagon  train  had  been  attacked  by  rebel  cavalry, 
the  regiment  about-faced  and  marched  to  the 
rear,  in  double-quick  time,  after  marching  a  little 
ways,  the  news  was  brought  that  it  was  nothing 
but  a  stampede  amongst  some  horses  that  had 
broken  out  of  a  field,  and  run  amongst  the  wagon 
train,  frightening  the  wagon-master  and  teamsters, 
who  thought  the  rebels  was  in  the  midst  of  them  ; 
all  becoming  quiet,  the  regiment  again,  about- 
faced,  and  resumed  their  march,  and  late  in  the 
aft^rnoon  passed  through  the  small  village  of 
DARNESTOWN,  on  the  outskirts  of  which,  we 
encamped  and  pitched  our  Tents  for  the  night, 
and  after  setting  the  camp  guard,  retired  to  rest, 
after  a  fatiguing  march  of  10  miles» 

A  number  of  the  men  visited  DARNESTOWN, 
which  is  situated  near  Seneca  Creek,  in  the  south- 
eastern part  of  Montgomery  county,  Md.,  and  the 
appearance  of  the  place  is  very  much  antiquated 
with  scattering  houses  here  and  there  ;  the  inhab- 
itants werj>very  hospitable  towards  us,  inviting 
us  to  their  houses  to  dine  with  them,  which  invi- 
tation was  accepted  by  many  of  our  men. 

Our  camp  was  situated  on  the  outskirts  of  the 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  19 

village,  in  a  large  cleared  field,  skirted  by  woods 
and  beautiful  scenery,  with  running  streams  of 
water,  and  in  a  healthy  situation.  We  named  the 
camp  in  honor  of  Col.  Charles  P.  Stone,  who  com 
manded  the  '*  District  of  Columbia  volunteers"  and 
also  our  regiment.— CAMP  STONE. 

Visitors  came  from  a  long  distance,  to  see  the 
regiment  on  Dress  Parade,  and  appeared  highly 
gratified  and  pleased  with  our  evolutions. 

Pedlers  visited  camp  with  cooked  chickens, 
pies,  biscuits,  bread,  etc.,  and  where  largely 
patronized  by  the  men,  which  was  a  change  from 
government  rations  of  hard  crackers  and  bacon. 

We  remained  at  camp  STONE,about  five  days, 
and  on  the  evening  of 

Monday  17th.,  it  being  a  splendid  moonlight 
night,  we  struck  our  Tents  and  taking  the  road 
to  DAKNESTOWN,  passed  through  that  place 
and  also  the  small  village  of  DAWSONVILLE, 
and  crossing  the  bridge  over  Seneca  Creek, 
encamped  for  the  night,  on  high  ground,  near  its 
banks,  having  marched  over  good  roads,  about 
4  miles. 

Tuesday  18th. — Companies  B.  and  D.,  left  the 
camp  for  Sugar  Land  Bottom,  which  lays  on  the 
Chesapeake  and  Ohio  canal,  to  do  picket  duty^ 
about  ten  miles  from  camp. 

DAWSONVILLE,   near   which  the  regiment 


20       THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

encamped,  is  a  small  place,  with  but  few  houses 
and  very  few  white  inhabitants,  but  a  large 
number  of  blacks  ;  it  is  located  in  Montgomery 
county,  and  is  a  place  of  little  importance  ;  we 
remained  encamped  there  till  the  evening  of 

Thursday  20th.,  when  we  took  up  our  line  of 
march,  it  being  a  nice  moonlight  night,  and 
hivnuac  near  POOLESVILLE  for  the  night.having 
made  an  eas}^  march  of  9  miles. 

Ffiday  21st. — A[ter  Breakfast  resumed  our 
march,  passing  through  a  thinly  settled  country, 
the  roads  were  in  good  condition,  but  the  march 
was  tedious  and  irksome,  the  weather  very  warm; 
towards  sundown  we  were  gladdened  with  a  view 
of  the  Potomac  river  ;  on  ascending  a  hill,  that 
picturesque  and  splendid  river,  for  the  first  time 
appeared  in  full  view  with  all  of  its  grandeur  and 
sublimity,  the  beauties  of  the  surrounding  scene- 
ries, elicited  many  a  shout  from  the  admiring 
spectators  ;  we  encamped  on  a  high  eminence 
overlooking  the  Potomac  and  Monocacy  rivers, 
near  the  latter  ;  after  posting  the  camp  guard, 
we  retired  to  rest,  having  marched  12  miles. 

Our  encampment  we  named  in  honor  of  Brig. 
Gen.  Hall,  commanding  the  New  York  Stata 
Militia.— CAMP   HALL, 

it  was  finely  situated,  in  the  vicinity  is  a  large 
stone  aqueduct  bridge,  spanning  the  Monocacy  ; 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  21 

while  remaining  encamped  here,  we  picketted 
about  five  miles  along  the  Potomac  river,  doing 
very  heavy  duty. 

No  Major  having  come  from  home  with  the 
regiment,  the  officers  elected  Capt.  William  Atter- 
bury  of  company  G.,  to  fill  that  position. 

As  company  E.  w^ere  picketting  along  the 
Potomac,  one  day,  while  some  of  the  men  were 
bathing,  they  heard  the  report  of  a  musket,  and 
shortly  after  a  shot  went  whistling  by,  being  the 
first  indication  of  an  enemy  ;  Capt.  Smith  imme- 
diately crossed  over  on  a  small  island  in  the  Poto- 
mac, with  a  few  men,  in  an  old  dug  out  or  scow, 
but  found  no  one  there,  looking  across  the  river  on 
the  Virginia  shore,  they  espied  a  small  party  of 
men,  under  the  verandah  of  a  house,  who  politely 
invited  them  over  to  take  a  hand  in  "  seven  up,'' 
but  the  invitation  w^as  declined.  The  house  was 
afterwards  burned  down,  by  the  order  of  Brig. 
Gen.  Geary,  as  it  was  found  to  be  a  rendezvous 
for  guerillas. 

Dr.  Bigelow  came  from  Xew  York,  as  surgeon 
of  the  regiment  in  place  of  Dr.  Fisher,  who 
remained  at  home. 

Mondaij,  July  1st. — Near  sundown  leaving  our 
Tents  standing,  and  a  detail  behind,  we  marched 
out  of  camp,  the  rnin  coming  down  in  torrents, 
the  night  dark,and  the  roads  muddy  and  disagree- 


22      THKEE  TEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

able  :  about  midnight  we  reached  the  POINT-OF- 
ROCKS,  taking^  shelter  for  the  remainder  of  the 
night,  in  a  large  storehouse  ;  laying  ourselves 
down  to  sleep  if  we  could,  in  our  wet  clothes, 
after  a  fatiguing  march  of  6  miles. 

Tuesday  2d. — Left  our  quarters  in  the  store- 
house in  the  morning,  and  laid  along  the  Balti- 
more and  Ohio  Railroad,  where  companies  B.  and 
D.,  returned  to  the  regiment  from  Sugar  Land 
Bottom,  where  they  had  been  sent  the  morning 
after  encamping  at  DAWSONVILLE  to  do  picket 
duty  ;  the  guard  that  had  been  detailed  to  remain 
behind  with  the  Tents  at  the  camp,  near  the 
mouth  of  the  Monocacy  came  up  ;  companies  B. 
and  D.  was  under  the  command  of  Capt.  Davis  of 
company  D.,  and  marching  over  dirt  roads,  and 
through  fields,  towards  evening  ot  the  same  day, 
reached  SUGAR-LAND  BOTTOM,  encamping 
in  a  fine  large  apple  orchard,  where  the  grass  was 
high,  within  halfa  mile  of  the  Potomac  river  ; 
picketted  between  Edward's  Ferry  and  Seneca 
Falls  a  distance  of  six  miles,being  ten  miles  from 
where  they  left  the  regiment. 

The  rations  issued  to  these  companies  w^ere 
scarce  and  poor,  having  to  forage  the  country 
to  keep  hunger  away,  and  some  of  the  members 
of  company  B.,  making  dinner  of  Frogs  as  an 
actual  necessity. 


NINTH,     N.   Y.   S  M.  23 

One  day  the  pickets  hearing  the  report  of 
musketry  in  the  direction  of  Seneca  Falls,  a  few 
men  were  sent  in  that  direction,  nearing  the  Falls, 
they  found  the  "  First  District  of  Columbia  volun- 
teers" engaged  with  a  small  party  of  rebels,  and 
our  men  went  to  their  support ;  a  sharp  firing 
was  kept  up  about  half-an-hour,  when  the  rebels 
hastily  fled  to  the  Virginia  shore,  the  river  being 
about  half-a-mile  wide  at  that  place  ;  the  "  Dis- 
trict volunteers  lost  a  few  men,  the  loss  of  the 
rebels  was  not  known. 

Calling  in  the  pickets,  companies  B.  and  D., 
early  on  the  morning  of  July  1st.,  marched  to 
rejoin  the  regiment,  at  Camp  Hall,  near  tho 
mouth  of  the  Monocacy  river,  which  they  reached 
about  sundown,  and  finding  the  regiment  gone, 
they  remained  in  camp  till  the  next  morning, 
when  they  joined  the  regiment  at  the  Point-of- 
Rocks,  late  in  the  afternoon. 

While  laying  at  the  Point-of-Rocks,  we  espied 
on  the  Virginia  shore,  the  "  Stars  and  Bars"  of 
Secessiondom,  for  the  first  lime  ;  it  was  floating 
from  a  flagstafl^,  where  its  original  claimant,  the 
*' Stars  and  Stripes"  formerly  floated,  but  was 
taken  down,  to  make  place  for  that  dirhj  rag  ; 
on  the  abutments  of  the  railroad  bridge,  (iron) 
which  spans  the  Potomac,  and  the  rebels  had 
destroyed  some  time  previous,  was  discovered  a 


24 

rebel  battery  planted  to  prevent  the  Union  troops 
from  crossing  the  river,  which  is  about  three 
quarters  of  a  mile  wide  at  that  place. 

Wednesday  3d. — Early  in  the  afternoon,  com- 
panies A.  C.  and  G.,  under  command  of  the 
senior  officer,  Capt.  Morrison  of  company  A.,  took 
the  cars  for  Sandy  Hook,  to  reconnoitre  along  the 
river,  and  on  arriving  they  took  up  their  quarters 
in  the  buildings  previously  used  by  Adams' 
Express  Company,  as  a  depot,  and  in  some  of  the 
houses  ;  the  distance  from  the  regiment  is  8  miles. 

Thursday  4th. — The  day  which  one  year  ago 
was  celebrated  throughout  the  United  States, 
North  and  South,  now  witnesses  one  section  of  the 
noble  Republic  arrayed  in  conflict  against  the 
other,  the  South  with  their  ruthless  hands  endeav- 
oring to  pull  it  down,  and  raise  in  its  stead  a  yoke 
more  galling  than  that  of  Great  Britain,  previous 
to  the  Revolution  of  1776. 

The  day  was  ushered  in  by  the  firing  of  salutes, 
and  the  regiment  was  drawn  up  in  line,  and  were 
addressed  by  Colonel  Stiles,  who  was  loudly 
applauded  ;  in  the  afternoon  the  regiment  marched 
to  Colonel  Stones,  Head- Quarters,  (who  was  in 
command  of  our  troops,)  and  calling  for  him  he 
made  his  appearance  and  addressed  us  in  a  short 
but  feeling  speech,  in  which  he  complimented  the 
"  Ninth   New   York   State   Militia,''    we  sang  a 


25 

number  of  TCntioprj]  rongs,  everything  passed  off 
pleasantly  until  the  whistling  of  the  Locomotive 
from  Sandy  Ilook,  was  heard,  which  brought 
tidings  that  put  an  end  to  our  enjoyment  for  the 
day,  as  news  were  brought  that  the  companies 
which  had  left  the  regiment,  the  day  previous 
on  a  reconnoissance,  had  been  fired  upon  by  rebels 
secreted  behind  the  abutments  of  the  railroad 
bridge  at  HARPER'S  FERRY,  which  some  time 
previous  the  rebels  had  destroyed  ;  our  men  were 
exposed  to  a  galling  fire,  they  having  nothing  to 
shelter  them  fiom  rebel  musketry.  The  regiment 
immediately  took  the  cars  to  go  to  their  support, 
on  arriving  at  the  scene  of  action,  the  fighting 
was  over,  the  rebels  having  ceased  firing ;  the 
river  at  Harper's  Ferry  is  not  more  than  half  a 
mile  wide,  and  our  muskets  must  have  done  some 
execution  ;  our  loss  was  1  killed  and  2  wounded. 

On  the  morning  of  the  skirmish,  seme  of  the 
men  on  the  reconnoitcring  party,  crossed  the 
Potom.ac  in  a  small  skifl:  to  Harper's  Ferry,  and 
went  rambling  through  the  town  ;  they  espied  a 
flagstaff',  which  the  U.  S.  Government  had  erected 
years  ago,  on  which  were  two  Flags;  the  upper 
one,  the  ''  Stars  and  Bars,"  and  the  lower  one,  the 
Virginia  State  flag,  which  was  blue  ;  some  of  the 
men  climbed  the  flagstaff,  to  tear  down  the  flags 
but  it  being  slender  and  rotten,   it  was  given  up 


26 

in  despair  by  all  except  private  Edwin  Butler  of 
company  C. ,  who  succeeded  in  carrying  away  the 
State's  Flag,  while  some  days  after,  private  Nelson 
Pinard  of  company  H.  tore    down   the  other  one. 

After  the  skirmish  the  whole  regiment  bivouac 
for  the  night,  along  the  railroad  near  Sandy  Hook 
and  the  next  morning 

Saturday  6th.,  took  up  the  line  of  march  pass- 
ing through  the  principal  streets  of  SHARPS- 
BURG,  in  which  place  the  glorious"  old  flag"  was 
seen  waving  from  the  principal  buildings  and 
houses,  and  the  inhabitants  thronged  the  side- 
walks, and  the  doors  and  windows  of  the  houses, 
to  have  a  view  of  us,  and  they  loudly  cheered  as 
we  passed  through  their  streets  ;  halting  on  the 
outskirts  of  the  town  to  cook  dinner,  the  people 
invited  us  to  dine  wath  them,  and  insisted  upon  iti 
the  invitations  w^ere  accepted,  and  while  w^e  were 
eating,  the  young  ladies  were  busy  making  aprons 
of  Red,  White  and  Blue,  which  they  presented  to 
the  men  after  dinner,  which  we  looked  upon  as 
a  memento  of  their  true  and  loyal  feeling  towards 
the  defender's  of  their  country's  liberties ;  they 
also  presented  each  company,  with  a  small  Red, 
White  and  BlueFlag  ;  their  motives  were  entirely 
patriotic,  refusing  to  receive  any  compensation^ 
and  after  heartily  thanking  them,  we  resumed  our 
noarch  and  after  dusk,  halted    and  bivouac  in  the 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  27 

woofis  on  tlie  outskirts  of  the  small  villaf^e  of 
BAKnIlSMLLE,  after  a  fatiguing  march  up  hill 
and  down  dale,  over  rough  roads  on  a  hot  sum- 
mer's day  of  IG  miles. 

Sunday  7th. — Early  in  the  morning  resumed 
our  march,  passing  through  WILLIAMSPORT, 
near  which  we  forded  the  Potomac,  which  is 
about  half  a  mile  wide  ;  the  current  runs  very 
strong,  and  the  water  is  knee  deep  in  most  places  ; 
some  of  the  men  stripped,  others  took  off  their 
shoes  and  stockings,  preparatory  to  wading  the 
river  ;  without  any  accident  we  put  foot  on  the 
*  sacred  soil"  of  Virginia  about  noon,  and  bivouac 
for  the  night,  near  the  bank  of  the  river,  having 
marched  7  miles. 

While  cooking  our  dinners  w^e  perceived  the 
gallant  "First  New  Hampshire  volunteers"  (pre- 
viously spoken  of)  fording  the  river,  and  halting 
half  way  over,  their  Band  played  National  airs, 
which  were  very  refreshing  to  worn  out  soldiers; 
after  they  had  crossed  the  river,  they  passed  us, 
and  continued  their  march  for  some  distance, 
when  they  halted  for  the  night. 

JMonday  8th. — ^4bout  noon  resumed  our  march, 
the  weather  very  warm  and  sultry,  and  the  roads 
dusty,  passed  through  a  country  laid  waste  by  the 
devastations  of  an  army,  marched  along  the 
Baltimore  and  Ohio  railroad,  and  found  the  rails 


28  THREE  YEAKS'     CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

torn  up  for  along:  distance  by  the  rebels  ;  late  in 
the  afternoon  passed  through  MAIITINSBURG, 
where  we  found  Gen.  Patterson's  Division,  v^'ho 
loudly  cheered  us  as  we  passed  ;  his  troops  had 
driven  the  rebels  from  tlie  place,  a  few  days 
before,  who  had  burned  the  car  buildings,  a  num- 
ber of  locomotives,  a  quantit}^  of  coal,  and  a 
splendid  car  depot,  all  of  which  was  the  property 
ot  the  Baltimore  and  Ohio  railroad  Company  ;  they 
also  burned  a  splendid  bridge  crossing  a  small 
creek  near  by,  but  Gen.  Patterson's  men  pressed 
the  rebels  so  hard,  that  they  could  not  finish  the 
work  of  demolition  to  their  cruel  satisfaction,  so 
they  up  with  the  switches  and  run  a  large  number 
of  cars  into  the  creek,  where  the}^  upset.  Passed 
through  IMartinsburg  we  hloouac  for  the  night,  on 
a  side  hill,  on  the  outskirts  of  the  town,  in  a  mud 
dy  and  disagreea.ble  place,  laying  with  heads  up 
and  feet  downhill,  and  fatigued,  after  marching 
about  12  miles. 

An  amusing  incident  happened  to  one  of  the 
members  of  the  regiment,  having  received  some 
sausages  from  home,  put  them  in  his  knapsack 
which  he  used  for  a  pillow,  he  woke  up  about 
midnight,  by  feeling  his  pillow  moving,  and  look- 
ing up  he  saw  a  porkej^^  which  having  scented 
the  sausages  was  trying  to  obtain  possession  of 
them,  but  he  did  not  obtain  his  prize. 


NINTH,     N.   Y.    S  M.  29 

Tup.aday  7tli. — Compnny  K.,  nn  Artillery 
company  raided  in  Railway,  N.  J.,  under  the  com- 
mand of  Capt.  Bunting,  arid  attached  to  our  regi- 
ment, joined  us  while  laying  here. 

Many  of  the  men  visited  MARTINSBURG, 
which  is  the  county  town  of  Berkoloy  county,  Va. 
and  before  the  rebellion,  was  a  thriving  place,  it 
contained  the  work  shops  and  car  buildings  of  the 
Baltimore  and  Ohio  railroad  Company  ;  several 
miles  from  town  is  the  splendid  anrl  palatial  man- 
sion of  Robert  J.  Faulkner,  President  Buchanan's, 
Minister  to  Russia,  who  turned  Traitor  to  his 
country,  the  house  was  occupied  by  Mnj.  Gen. 
Sand  ford,  who  commanded  the  New  York  State 
troops  in  that  vicinity,  and  by  whom  we  were 
reviewed. 

We  made  a  raid  on  the  poultry  and  swine 
that  the  rebels  had  left  behind  them,  as  a  change 
from  government  rations  of  hard  bread  and  salt 
pork,  which  were  sometimes  scarce. 

We  remained  around  Martinshurg,  about  a 
week,  having  no  shelter  to  protect  us  from  the 
weather,  except  such  as  we  made  from  the  boughs 
of  the  trees.       < 

Monday  15th. — Tn  the  morning  joined  (.^e.n. 
Patterson's  Division,  which  was  designated  as 
the  "  Army  of  the  Upper  Potomac,"  we  were 
assigned  to  the  Brigade  of  Col.  Stone,  formerly  of 


30       THREE  TEAES^  CAMPAIGN  OP  THB 

the  "First  District  of  Columbia  volunteers,"  but 
recently  made  Brigadier  General,  and  assigned  to 
the  Brigade  composed  of  the  First  New  Ilampsliire, 
Seventeenth  and  Twenty-fifth  volunteers,  and  our 
regiment ;  the  column  marched  along  till  within 
a  few  miles  of  BUNKER  HILL,  where  the 
infantry  halted,  and  the  artillery  which  had  been 
marching  to  the  rear,  double-quicked  it  to  the 
front,  our  cavalry  had  a  skirmish  with  the  rebel 
cavalry,  driving  them  through  the  town  of  Bunker 
Hill,  and  pursuing  them  some  distance  on  the 
Winchester  Pike,  night  coming  on  our  cavalry 
returned  to  Bunker  Hill,  leaving  the  rebels  still 
retreating  ;  some  of  the  rebel  officers  were  cap- 
tured in  the  town,  while  partaking  of  their  even- 
ing meal,  not  anticipating  danger  so  near.  The 
column  resumed  its  march,  passing  through  the^ 
town,  on  the  outskirts  of  which,  we  bivouac  fop 
the  night,  in  an  orchard,  being  tired  and  sleepy, 
after  a  difficult  march  of  10  miles. 

BUNKER  HILL  is  a  small  town  in  Berkeley 
county,  Va.,  and  situated  south  of  Martinsburg 
the  inhabitants  are  open  to  trade,  supplying  us 
with  bread,  milk,  biscuits,  etc.,  in  return  for  our 
*'  greenbacks.''  There  being  plenty  of  blackber- 
ries in  the  vicinit3^  our  men  fared  sumptuously. 

Wednesday  17th. — In  the  morning  taking  our 
position  in  the  column,  resumed  our  march,  pass- 


NIXTH,   N.    Y.    S.   M.  31 

ing  through  MIDDLE  WAY,  taking  the  road 
towards  Charlestovvn,  alter  passing  Middleway, 
an  amusing  incident  occurred,  which  will  be  spoken 
of  by  the  members  of  the  '*  Ninth,"  as  the  Battle 
of  the  "  IlaycocliS,^^  it  was  as  follows  : — 

Our  cavalry  had  had  a  skirmish  with  a  small 
guerilla  party,  and  the  artillery  was  drawn  up  in 
position,  and  our  regiment  in  line-of-battle,  in  a 
field  with  the  hay  cut  and  cocked,  loaded  our 
muskets  and  primed  them,  and  remained  on  the 
alert,  while  Col.  Stiles  rode  up  and  down  the  line 
giving  orders  (on  a  horse  purchased  at  Martins 
burg,)  to  be  ready  for  action  ;  the  negro  servants 
of  the  officers,  who  left  their  masters  and  followed 
the  regiment,  took  shelter  in  their  fright  behind 
the  haycocks,  expecting  to  see  "  massa  Johnson," 
(Gen.  Joseph  E.  Johnson,)  come  and  take  them 
back  to  their  massa's  ;  we  remained  in  line-of-bat- 
tle nearly  an  hour,  when  no  enemy  appearing,  we 
resumed  our  march,  and  late  in  the  evening 
bivouac  near  CHARLESTOWN  for  the  night  ; 
the  day  was  very  warm  and  sultry,  and  the 
march  tedious,  a  distance  of  8  miles. 

The  field  that  we  bivouac  in,  was  the  one  that 
John  Brown,  the  leader  of  the  Harper's  Ferry 
insurrection,  was  hung  in,  in  the  field  were  two 
trees,  between  which  stood  the  gallows,  bi^  they 
had  been  cut  down  by  relic-seekers. 


32  TIIEEE   YEAES'    CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

CHARLESTOWN  is  the  county  town  of 
Jefferson  county,  Ya.,  and  is  a  place  but  of  little 
importance,  the  male  inhabitants  are  mostly  in  the 
Confederate  army,  while  the  females  remaining  at 
home,  are  a  haughty,  scornful  set  of  shecessia^ 
spitting  at,  and  spurning  the  Union  troops,  and 
using  such  epithets  as,  "I  know  what  you  are 
after,  *  booty  and  beauty,'"  of  the  former  there  is 
but  little,  while  of  the  latter  it  is  passable  ;  they 
also  sneeringly  asked  us,  "what  we  wanted  there, 
wdiy  we  did  not  follow '  Johnson,'  as  he  was  wait- 
ing for  us!"  to  which  insults,  we  turned  a  deaf 
ear  ;  the  place  was  put  under  martial  law  and 
searched,  arms  and  munitions  of  war,  were  found 
secreted  in  the  houses. 

Companies  B.  and  E.  were  detailed  to  go 
about  three  miles  from  camp,  to  bring  in  a  number 
of  cars  loaded  with  corn,  which  the  rebels  in  their 
hurried  flight  left  behind  ;  by  means  of  long  ropes, 
companj'  E.  drew  them  along,  while  company  B, 
guarded  them  from  the  rear,  with  loud  shouts  and 
applause  from  the  troops  stationed  around,  they 
arrived  in  the  town,  w^ith  the  car  and  its  contents. 

The  Band  that  w^e  had  subscribed  for,  arrived 
from  home  under  the  leadership  of  Mr.  Neyer,  and 
they  were  jt)yfully  received  by  the  regiment,  the 
Government  also  paying  them. 

Sunday  21st. — Early  in  the  morning  took  up 


NINTH,  N.    Y.    S.   M.  33 

up  our  position  ill  tlie  column,  made  a  slow  and 
easy  march,  and  halted  early  in  the  afternoon,  on 
a  fj^reen  knoll,  on  the  side  of  a  hill  near  BOLIVAR 
HEIGHTS,  i:ot  far  from  llarper':s  Ferry,  where 
we  hicouac  for  the  night,  having  marched  8  miles. 

On  the  Heights  commanding  the  roads  at  three 
points,  were  planted,  two  thirty-two  pounders,  with 
their  trunnions  knocked  ofF,  and  the  cfannons 
spiked,  which  had  been  left  by  the  rebels. 

Water  was  very  difTicult  to  obtain,  having  to 
go  some  distance  after  it. 

Monday  22d. — In  the  morning  we  again 
resumed  our  march,  and  going  about  a  mile,  our 
orders  were  countermanded,  when  we  about-faced 
and  marched  back  to  the  same  place,  where  we 
bivouac  for  the  night. 

In  the  vicinity  is  the  cave,  were  John  Brown 
used  to  secrete  himself,  some  of  the  men  visited 
the  ca^'c,  which  they  found  to  be  long  and  dark, 
and  with  lighted  candles  explored  its  interior,  in 
the  centre  of  which  they  found  a  spring  of  water 
clear  as  crystal,  and  cold  as  ice,  which  was  very 
refreshing  on  that  warm  day  of  July. 

Sunday  2Sth. — In  the  afternoon  taking  up  our 

line  of  march,  re-forded  the  Potomac  at  Harper's 

P'erry,  crossing  into  Maryland,  the  weather  was, 

showery  and  windy,  the  roads  dusty,  giving  us  a 

2* 


34      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

begrimed  appearance,  which  created  laughter 
amongst  us ;  towards  sundown,  we  bivouac  for 
the  night  on  MARYLAND  HEIGHTS,  near 
Sandy  Hook,  after  a  march  of  5  miles. 

Monday  29th. — Received  our  Tents,  which  we 
had  left  at  the  Point-of-rocks,  (July  5th.)  having 
bivouac  for  over  three  weeks,  there  being  a  great 
deal  of  rain}'  and  wet  weather  during  the  time. 
We  laid  out  a  camp,  and  named  it  in  honor  of 
Capt.  Davis  of  company  D.— CAMP  DAVIS, 
it  is  situated  on  a  hill  on  MARYLAND  HEIGHTS 
overlooking  Loudon  Heights  on  the  Virginia 
shore,  the  scenery  was  really  picturesque,  at  the 
foot  ot  the  hill,  was  the  small  village  of  Sandy 
Hook,  containing  a  few  houses,  the  Baltimore  and 
Ohio  railroad,  running  through  it,  and  also  the 
Chesapeake  and  Ohio  canal  running  near  the 
Potomac  river,  which  at  that  place  is  very  shallow 
and  not  more  than  three  quarter  of  a  mile  wide. 
The  water  for  cooking  pui'poses  was  brought  by 
the  teams  from  the  railroad  tanks  at  Sandy  Hook, 
there  being  only  a  small  spring  near  camp,  that 
was  used  for  drinking  purposes. 

Doctor  Bigelow  bade  the  men  farewell  before 
leaving  for  home,  as  he  had  resigned  his  position 
we  were  sorry  to  part  with  him,  as  he  was  beloved 
by  the  men  for  his  kindness  and  attention  to  the 
sick. 


NJNTn,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  35 

Doctor  IToward  Pinckney  who  came  from 
heme  with  the  refrinlent  as  assistant  Surgeon,  was 
the  only  Doctor  left  with  us. 

Besides  the  usual  camp  and  picket  duties,  men 
were  detailed  to  guard  the  wagon  and  ammuni- 
tion train,  and  also  to  work  on  the  fortifications 
on  Maryland  Heights. 

The  "First  New  Hampshire  volunteers"  term 
of  service  having  expired,  they  started  for  Sandy 
Hook,  to  take  the  cars  for  home,  and  our  men  went 
down  to  see  them  go  we  gave  them  cheer  upon 
cheer,  which  they  returned  ;  they  were  eager  for 
us  to  change  uniforms  with  them,  we  did  so,  this 
one,  with  our  jackets,  another  one,  with  our 
overcoats,  still  others,  with  our  pants  and  caps, 
and  as  they  passed  through  the  city  of  New  York, 
the  people  must  have  thought  that  the  "■  Ninth" 
were  coming. 

New  recruits  for  company  D.  joined  their 
com  pan}',  having  arrived    from  New  York  city. 

The  regiment  was  very  healthy,  there  having 
only  two  deaths  occurred  which  were  Typhoid 
Fever,  and  both  were  buried  in  the  vicinity  of 
camp,  one  of  the  body's  was  afterwards  taken  up 
and  sent  home  to  his  friends. 

Several  times  the  Tents  were  struck,  ready 
for  a  march,  but  the  orders  being  countermanded 
the    Tents    were    again  pitched. 


36       THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

We  received  a  visit  from  Major  Lawlor,  who 
came  to  pay  off  the  regiment  from  the  time  that 
we  were  mustered  into  the  United  States  service, 
which  was  paid  in  specie. 

The  want  of  money  had  not  been  badly  felt,  as 
Mr.  Edward  Kalph.jr.  our  enterprising  sutler, 
gave  the  men  credit  for  his  goods,  until  they  were 
paid  off. 

A  short  tim«  afterwards,  received  a  visit  from 
Major  Sherman  who  came  in  place  of  Major  Law- 
lor, to  pay  the  regiment  the  time  between  muster- 
ing in  and  enlisting. 

From  May  27th  to  Aogust  17th,  I8G1,  the  regi- 
ment made  thirteen  marches,  travelling  125  miles. 


NINTH,     N,   Y.   S  M.  37 

CHAPTER   II. 

From  August  17,  to  December  4,  1801. 

Saturday  August  17th. — Early  in  the  morning 
broke  camp,  and  taking  our  position  in  the  Bri- 
gade, composed  of  the  Twenty-ninth  Pennsyl- 
vania,  Twenty-seventh  Indiana,  and  Third  Wis- 
consin volunteers,  which  regiments  were  put  in 
the  Brigade,  in  place  of  the  First  New  Hamp- 
shire, Seventeenth  and  Twenty-filth  Pennsylvania 
volunteers,  which  were  three  months  regiments, 
their  time  having  expired,  they  w^ere  mustered  out 
of  the  service  ;  the  Brigade  was  put  under  com- 
mand of  Brig.  Gen.  Hamilton,  formerly  Colonel 
of  the  Third  Wisconsin  volunteers,  who  relieved 
Brig.  Gen.  Stone  ;  the  Brigade  pursued  its  march 
over  rough  and  bad  roads,  with  small  streams 
running  across  them,  and  mud  in  abundance  ;  it 
was  a  march  up  and  down  hills,  through  woods 
and  valleys,  and  across  fields  ;  passed  through  the 
village  of  KNOXVILLE,  near  the  Chesapeake 
and  Ohio  canal,  which  is  a  small  place  contain- 
ing but  few  houses,  which  are  in  a  delapidated 
condition;  also  passed  through  JEFFERSON- 
VILLE,  a  place  of  considerable   size,  very  neat 


88       THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

and  comfortable  in  its  appearance  ;  the  "  Stars  and 
Stripes,"  were  waving  from  the  principal  build - 
inirs,  and  as  we  passed  through  the  town,  our  Band 
playing"  JXational  airs,"  we  were  gladly  welcomed 
by  its  inhabitants  ;  on  the  outskirts  of  the  town 
we  halted  about  an  hour  to  cook  dinner  and  rest ; 
resuming  our  march  and  near  sundown  encamped 
on  the  CARROLLTOX  manor,  the  property  of  the 
family  of  Charles  Carroll,  who  was  one  of  the 
signers  of  the  '*  Declaration  of  Independence.''  T^.e 
ground  were  we  encamped  was  wet  and  marsh/, 
and  the  water  very  bad.  Retired  to  rest  after  a 
fatiguing  march  of  U)  miles. 

Sunday  18th. — Early  in  the  morning  resumed 
our  march,  passing  through  BUCKEYSTOWN, 
and  crossing  the  bridge  over  the  Monocacy  river, 
encamped  about  two  miles  from  the  village,  early 
in  the  forenoon,  having  marched  about  5  miles. 

Our  camp  was  named  in  honor  of  Capt.  Ruth- 
erford of  company  F.— CAMP  RUTHERFORD, 
it  is  situated  on  a  hill  about  a  quarter  of  a  mile 
from  the  east  bank  of  the  Monocacy,  which  is  a 
shallow  and  narrow  stream  of  water,  and  the 
camp  was  surrounded  with  a  piece  of  woods,  with 
splendid  springs  of  water. 

Pedlers  both  black  and  white,  brought  into 
camp,  pies,  biscuits,  cooked  chickens,  etc.,  which 
was  a   change    from  government  rations. 


Nixin,  N.   Y.    S.   M.  39 

On  the  road  outside  of  camp  was  a  \va<]:on 
wiih  lager  bier,  lemonade  and  cakes,  also  a  Jew 
pedler  with  tobacco,  cigars,  and  wares  of  all 
kinds  ;  as  long  the  money  lasted,  comfort  was 
taken  but  when  that  was  gone  and  credit  with 
Ralph  the  sutler  stopped,  then  bean  soup,  hard 
bread,  bacon,  etc.,  and  Iresh  meat  three  time,  a 
week,  took  its  place. 

When  the  men  were  not  busied  with  their 
camp  duties,  they  employed  their  time  in  bathing 
in  the  iMonocacy,  rambling  round  the  country  and 
through  the  village,  where  we  were  cordially 
invited  by  the  inhabitants. 

Our  Dress  Parades  was  a  source  of  interest  to 
the  numerous  spectators  who  came  a  great  dis- 
tance to  see  the  regiment  go  through  its  evolu- 
tions, and  appeared  greatly  pleased  with  their 
visit. 

A  very  sad  and  deplorable  accident  happened 
to  a  member  of  company  B.  while  suffering  under 
derangement  of  the  mind  ;  he  loaded  a  musket, 
and  placing  it  under  his  chin,  pulled  the  trigger 
with  his  foot,  and  launched  his  soul  into  eternity  ; 
he  was  buried  with  military  honors  by  his  com- 
pany, about  a  mile  from  camp,  and  in  the  absence 
of  chaplain  Phillips,  the  funeral  services  were 
performed  by  the  Chaplain  of  the  Twenty-ninth 
Pennsylania  volunteers. 


40       THREE  TEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Company  I.  having  been  raised  in  New  York 
city  and  attached  to  our  regiment,  arrived  in 
camp,  from  Camp  Cameron,  Washington,  D.  C. 
where  the}^  had  been  detained  nearly  a  month, 
they  were  under  the  command  of  Capt.  Peter  J. 
Claassen. 

Company  K.  the  artillery  company  from  Kah- 
way,  N.  J.,  were  detached  from  the  regiment,  as  an 
independent  company,  under  the  command  of 
Captain  Bunting. 

But  good  times  cannot  last  always,  as  a  soldier 
well  knows,  as  he  is  obliged  to  leave  the  comforts 
of  camp  in  a  good  neighborhood,  and  take  his 
knapsack  on  his  back,  and  march  wherever  his 
orders  may  direct. 

Monday  2Gth.— Late  in  the  afternoon  struck 
Tents,  and  slung  knapsacks  for  the  first  time 
since  our  maiden  march,  the  number  of  our 
wagons  having  been  reduced;  and  taking  our  po- 
sition in  the  Brigade,  took  up  the  line  of  march, 
passing  over  rough  and  muddy  roads,  many  of  the 
teams  sticking  fast  in  the  mud  ;  the  night  was  dark 
and  the  weather  chilly,  and  about  lU  P.  M.  we 
halted  and  bivouac  for  the  night,  in  a  field  near 
URBAN  A,  Frederick  County,  Md.,  after  a  labo- 
rious  and  tedious  march  of  5  miles. 

Tuesday  27th. — Early  in  the  morning,  after  the 
men  had   breakfasted,  the   march   was   resumed 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  41 

over  ron??h  ronds  and  small  streams,  and  late  in 
the  aCtrnioon,  passed  through  the  villarre  of 
BARNESVILLI:^,  outside  of  which  place  we 
encamped  in  a  field  wilh  grain  stacked,  but  was 
not  allowed  to  use  it,  sleeping  on  the  bare  ground  ; 
the  water  w^as  very  poor,  and  a  long  distance 
from  camp,  and  no  permission  to  visit  the  village. 
We  retired  to  rest  afte;-  a  tedious  and  rainy  march 
of  7  miles. 

Wednesday  '2Sth. — Early  in  the  morning  again 
started  on  the  march,  it  raining  all  day,  and  the 
roads  were  in  a  bad  condition,  passed  through 
woods  and  over  small  streams,  plodding  and 
stumbling  along  till  near  sundown,  when  we 
encamped  for  the  night  in  the  vicinity  of 
rOOLESVILLE,  Montgomery  county,  jMd.,having 
made  a  disagreeable  march  ot  10  miles. 

Thursday  29th. — Early  in  the  morning  started 
a?:ain  on  the  march,  passing  through  DAWSON" 
VILLE,  some  distance  from  which,  we  took  a 
cross  road,  and  late  in  the  afternoon,  encam^ped 
within  two  miles  of  DARNESTOVVN,  having 
marched  8  miles. 

In  honor  of  Captain  Smith  of  company  E.,  our 
camp  was  named — CAAIP  S^IITII, 
and   was  finely    situated  in   a  cleared  field,  on  a 
road  branching  ofi'  from  the  main  road  leading  to 
Darnestown  ;  in  the  vicinity  of  camp  was  a  large 


42      THREE  YEAKS'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

brick  house,  and  further  ofF  was  a  comfortable 
wooden  one,  there  was  also  a  fine  apple  and  peach 
orchard  near  by.  and  splendid  springs  and  wells 
of  good  water,  altogether  it  was  a  desirable  and 
healthy  location  for  a  camp. 

The  Department  was  commanded  by  Maj. 
Gen.  Banks,  whose  troops  consisted  of  the  Bri- 
gades of  Abercrombie's,  Williams  and  Hamilton's, 
and  an  independent  company  of  infantry,  known 
as"Collis's  Zouaves,"  also  artillery  and  cavalry. 

Pies,  biscuits,  milk,  cooked  chickens,  etc.,  were 
brought  into  camp  for  sale,  by  whites  and  blacks. 

A  transfer  was  made  from  the  regiment  to  the 
signal  corps,  of  two  Lieutenants  and  six  privates  : 
First  Lieutenant  Charles  P.  Brain  of  company  F. 
and  Second  Lieutenant  William  Striker,  of  com- 
pany D.  were  transferred  with  the  requisite  num- 
ber of  privates. 

Charles  J.  Nordquiest  was  appointed  by  Gover- 
nor Morgan  as  regimental  doctor,  Howard  Pinck- 
ney  being  his  assistant,  who  was  the  only  medical 
man  with  the  regiment,  since  Doctor  Bigelovi^  left. 

John  Coppingcr  who  came  from  home  as 
Adjutant  of  the  regiment,  having  received  an 
appointment  to  a  higher  position,  took  his  leave 
of  us^  with  a  few  and  affecting  words,  and  with 
tears  in  his  eyes,  mounted  his  horse  and  rode 
away,  amidst  the  cheers  of  the  regiment,  till  he 


NINTU,  N.   Y.    S.  M.  43 

disappeared  from  sight.  Adjutant  Coppin^or 
was  beloved  and  i  expected  by  the  rank  and  lilc 
of  the  regiment. 

Charles  E.  Tuthill,  who  came  from  home  as 
Second  Lieutenant  of  company  H.,  was  appointed 
Adjutant,  in  the  place  of  John  Coppinger,  resigned. 

Company  L.  having  been  raised  in  New  York 
city,  and  attached  to  ou^  regiment,  arrived  in 
camp,  from  Camp  Cameron  ^  Washington,  D.  C.> 
where  they  had  been  detained  for  some  time,  they 
were  under  the  command  ol  Captain  Miller,  who 
came  from  home  with  the  regiment  as  First 
Lieutenant  of  company  C,  but  had  resigned  ;  the 
company  brought  with  them,  the  style  of  Tents 
known  as  the  "A.  Tents,"  and  also  Enfield  mus- 
kets ;  making  a  full  regiment  of  ten  companies. 

Company  1  were  detailed  at  Maj.  Gen.  Banks^ 
Head-Quarters,  near  Darnestown,  where  they 
remained  for  some  time. 

When  off  duty  the  time  would  be  pleasantly 
spent  in  playing  ball,  and  other  sports  of  a  like 
character  ;  in  the  evening  we  would  get  an  old 
wagon  without  any  body,  and  by  means  of  a  long 
rcpe,  drag  it  through  the  camp,  while  some  one 
would  strike  on  an  old  tin  pan,  to  denote  the 
district  that  the  fire  was  in,  anJ  the  "  old  truck' 
would  go  lumberiiig  through  the  company's 
streets,  upsetting  the  officers  Tents,  some  of  whom 


44  THllEE  YEARS'     CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

would  enjoy  the  sport,  wliile  others  would  let 
their  "  anu:ry  passions  rise,"  which  would  create 
shouts  of  laughter  throughout  the  camp.  Our 
sports  were  never  prolonged  to  interfere  with 
Taps^  when  every  one  is  supposed  to  be  in  his 
Quarters  for  the  night. 

One  evening  after  Dress  Parade,  which  was 
visited  by  a  number  of  ladies  and  gentlemen  from 
Darnestown,  who  were  invited  by  the  field  officers, 
to  spend  the  evening  in  camp.,  and  it  being  a 
splendid  evening,  the  men  gathered  around  tie 
Colonels  Quarters,  and  forming  a  ring  at  a  respect- 
able distance  from  it,  commenced  singing  comic, 
national  and  sentimental  songs  ;  the  visitors  were 
accommodated  with  camp  stools,  and  our  men 
gave  them  a  musical  entertainment  interspersed 
with  recitations  I'rom  Shakspeare  and  others  ;  lan- 
terns were  hung  from  some  of  the  tents,  old  bacon 
barrels  were  burnt,  which  threw  a  glare  around, 
and  all  felt  joyous  and  happy ;  the  visitors 
appeared  pleased  and  amused  with  the  entertain- 
ment, and  to  give  it  zest,  a  large  figure  habited  in 
the  garb  of  a  monk,  made  its  appearance  and 
walking  around,  disappeared  from  "  whence  it 
came,''  this  character  represented  a  "  Knight  of 
JMalta,"  and  was  received  with  roars  of  laughter; 
at  an  early  hour  the  entertainment  closed  by  the 
Band  playing  the  '•  Star  Spangled  Banner,"  and 


NINTH,     N,   Y.    S   M.  45 

the  men  retired  to  their  Qairters.  Among  the 
visitors  were  noticed  Brigadier  General  Hamilton 
and  staff. 

We  gave  several  entertainments  of  a  like 
character  to  the  one  previously  spoken  of,  which 
created  a  reciprocal  feeling  between  the  citizens 
of  Darnestown,  and  tlie  members  of  the  rei<iin3nt, 
who  were  invi'".ed  to  their  houses  to  dine  with  them. 

Thursday  September  2Gth. — President  Lincoln 
having  appointed  this  as  a  day  of  "  Prayer  and 
Fasting,  for  the  success  of  our  cause,"  about  8 
A.  INI.  formed  regimental  line  on  the  parade 
ground,  and  mirching  throu^^h  Darnestown,  took 
our  position  in  the  Brigade,  on  the  field  were  we 
had  formerly  encamped,  (Camp  Stone,)  where  the 
Division  was  formed,  and  the  President's  Procla- 
mation was  read,  and  prayers  offered  up  by  the 
Chaplains  present,  to  the  "  Ruler  of  the  Universe/' 
who  gives  our  armies  its  success  or  defeat ;  and 
early  in  the  afternoon  returned  to  camp  through 
a  heavy  rain  stoim.  • 

Major  General  Banks  reviewed  his  Division 
on  the  field  previously  mentioned,  a  large  number 
of  spectators  being  present. 

Received  a  visit  from  Major  Sherman,  who 
came  with  two  motiths  pay  in  "  greenbacks." 

One  afternoon  while  getting  ready  for  Battal- 
ion drill,  a  regiment  entered  camp,  and  halted  in 


46  THREE  YEAT13'   CAMPAIGN  OF    THE 

line  facing  us,  and  gave  three  years  for  the  "  New 
York  Ninth,"  we  returned  the  compiiment  by 
giving  three  cheers  for  the  '*  Massachusetts  Thir- 
teenth," which  regiment  came  with  cordial  feel- 
ings to  bid  us  farewell,  before  they  left  for  Wil- 
liamsport;  tliey  marched  back  to  their  camp 
feeling  that  they  were  associated  with  their 
brother's  of  the  Empire  city  in  the  same  cause. 

While  in  "  Camp  Smith,"  the  anniversary  day 
of   company    D.    came    around,    the    evening    of 
which,    was   spent   in   festivities,   the'  company's 
muskets  were  stacked  in  their  street,  and  a  lantern 
suspended  from  each  stack,  and  also  lanterns  from 
Captain  Greene's  Tent,   from  which  the   "  Lager" 
flowed  freely,  and  cigars  were  smoked  plenteously, 
the  evening  was  given  up  to  singing,  and  making 
short  speeches,  and  the  members  passed  a  pleasant 
evening,  nothing   happening  to  mar  their  enjoy- 
ments, they  retired  to  rest  at  an  early  hour. 

There  were  a  great  deal  of  blustery  and  rainy 
weather,  the  Teftts  in  a  leaky  condition,  and 
during  a  rain  storm  very  unpleasant,  having  to 
huddle  together  near  the  centre,  and  afraid  to  stir, 
for  fear  of  plunging  into  a  pool  of  water,  and  to 
increaF.e  your  troubles,  to  have  your  Tent  blow 
down  over  your  heads,  compelling  you  either  to 
turn  out  and  put  it  up,  thereby  getting  drenched 
to  the  skin,  or  lay  under  it  till  morning. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.    S.   M.  47 

Besides  the  usual  camp  duties,  men  were 
detailed  for  safe  guards  in  the  village  of  Darnes- 
town,  and  also  picket  duty  at  Seneca  Falls,  five 
miles  from  camp. 

A  member  of  company  B.  having  received  the 
privilege,  opened  a  mess  for  the  officers,  and  also 
kept  eatables  to  sell  to  the  men. 

Colonel  Stiles  having  received  a  leave  of 
absence,  the  command  of  the  regiment  devolved 
upon  Lieutenant  Colonel  Halleck, 

Monday,  October  21st. —  While  on  Battalion 
drill  in  the  afternoon,  orders  came,  to  be  ready  to 
march  at  a  moments  notice,  the  drill  was  dis- 
missed, and  the  men  prepared  for  the  march,  and 
about  8  P.  M.,  the  regimental  line  was  formed^ 
under  the  command  of  Lieutenant  Colonel  Halleck^ 
and  before  leaving,  we  burnt  up  all  the  old  boxes 
and  barrels,  which  illuminated  the  heavens 
around  ;  we  were  in  buoyant  spirits,  expecting  to 
cross  into  Vi^'gini^j  again,  and  marched  out  of 
camp  to  join  the  division,  our  Band  playing, 
"  Carry  me  back  to  old  Virginny  ;"  the  first  part 
of  the  evening  was  clear  and  the  weather  mild, 
the  roads  in  a  bad  condition,  and  the  march  brisk ; 
passed  through  DAWSONVILLE,  some  distance 
Irom  which,  we  came  to  a  small,  deep  creek, 
running  across  the  road,  which  either  had  to  be 
forded,  or  crossed  on  a  single  log,  reaching  from 


iS 


one  bank  to  the  other,  some  distance  above  the 
water  ;  some  took  off  their  shots  and  stockings, 
and  waded  through  it,  while  others  crossed  on  the 
log,  a  few  falling  in,  the  onl}'  harm  they  received 
was  a  good  wetting  ;  as  we  pursued  cur  march 
passing  through  POOLESVILLE,  we  saw  a 
guard  stationed  before  a  house,  on  inquiry  we 
learned  that  it  contained  the  body  of  Colonel  Ba- 
ker of  the  First  California  volunteers,  who  was 
killed  that  day,  in  the  battle  of  BALL'S  BLUFF, 
which  was  fought  by  Brigadier  General  Stone's 
Division,  the  command  devolving  upon  Colonel 
Baker;  now  we  understood  v.hy  our  march  was 
hurried,  it  was  to  re-inforce  Stone's  Division  in 
case  of  an  attack  the  next  day;  we  willingly 
quickened  our  spted,  all  along  the  road,  men  in 
a  state  of  almost  ludity,  some  with  nothing  more 
than  a  blanket  thiowed  over  their  slioulders,  still 
others  barerootcd,  suffering  from  the  cold,  having 
swam  the  Potomac,  near  Conrad's  Ferry,  to  ])re- 
vent  their  being  taken  prisoners  by  the  rebels, 
and  they  were  going  as  fast  as  possible  to  Pooles- 
ville,  some  of  them  being  badly  wounded  ;  we  also 
met  government  wagons  filled  with  w^ounded  men, 
going  to  Poolesville.  Halted  along  the  road  to 
rest  awhile,  after  which  we  crossed  the  Chesa- 
peake and  Ohio  canal,  on  a  boat  laid  across  the 
canal,  a  plank  reaching  from  the  boat  to  the  tow- 


NINTH,  N.    T.   S.   M.  49 

pnth,  and  halting  Inng  enough  to  load  our  mus- 
kets, we  pursued  our  march  quietly,  the  rain 
coming^  down  in  torrents,  and  about  4  A.  J\L 
halted  on  the  banks  of  the  Potomac,  half  a  mile 
below  Conrad's  Ferry,  and  laid  down  in  our 
blankets  to  sleep,  being  fatigued,  after  a  quick 
march  of  IG  miles. 

Tuesday  22. — About  9  A.  M.  began  to  stir  from 
our  wet  beds,  cold  and  hungry  ;  hungry  becauiie 
we  carried  no  rations  with  us,  and  the  wagons  had 
not  yet  come  up,  but  some  of  the  men  going  down 
the  canal,  came  across  boxes  of  hard  bread,  which 
they  opened  with  their  bayonets,  and  a  party  that 
was  on  picket  made  coffee  for  them,  but  a  great 
many  of  the  men,  had  nothing  to  eat.  An  amus- 
sing  incident  occurred  in  a  house  a  short  distance 
from  the  canal,  while  some  of  our  men  were  eat- 
ing breakfast  with  the  family,  in  steps  a  surgeon, 
and  told  the  man  of  the  house,  that  he  wanted 
**  that  table  right  away  to  lay  a  man  on,  whose 
limbs  he  was  agoing  to  amputate"  ;  the  owner  of 
the  house  immediately  left,  and  it  was  used  as  a 
hospital. 

Half  a  mile  from  where  the  regiment  laid,  was 

Conrad's  Ferry,  on  the   Potomac   river,  which  is 

about  a  mile  wide    at  that  place,  with  Harrison  s 

Island,  in  the  centre,  which  is  a  small  uninhabited 

3 


50      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

spot  of  ground,  and  where  our  wounded  were 
taken  after  the  battle,  from  the  Virginia  shore. 

The  scow  which  had  taken  Colonel  Baker's 
men  across  into  Virginia,  on  the  morning  of  tke 
battle,  was  and  old,  decayed  "  dug  out  "  which 
would  carry  about  thirty  men,  and  it  was  also 
used  after  the  battle,  in  bringing  the  men  to,  and 
from  Harrison's  Island. 

We  planted  our  batteries  on  the  eminences 
around  Conrad's  Ferry,  so  as  to  command  the 
Virginia  shore,  and  to  protect  the  scow  bringing 
the  wounded  men  off  Harrison's  Island,  and  our 
Division  laid  along  the  bank  of  the  river,  which 
was  skirted  with  large  trees,  keeping  us  out  of 
sight  of  the  rebels  on  the  Virginia  shore;  we 
remained  in  that  position  till  about  noon,  when 
the  Division  took  up  its  line  of  march,  keeping 
along  the  towpath,  crossed  the  canal  in  the  same 
place  and  in  the  same  way,  as  the  evening  before, 
taking  a  road  out  of  sight  ot  the  river,  we  bivouac 
towards  night,  in  a  field  with  grain  stacked,  in  the 
vicinity  of  POOLESVILLE,  after  marching 
through  the  rain  and  mud,  7  miles. 

After  partaking  of  a  supper  of  coffee  and 
boiled  salt  port,  laid  down  to  sleep,  some,  on  a 
straw  stack,  others,  in  a  barn,  while  still  others, 
slept  in  the  open  air,  covered  by  their  blankets. 

Wednesday  28th.— About  3  A.  M.-— before  day- 


KINTH,  N.   y.   S.  M.  51 

light,  was  called  up,  and  partaking  of  a  breakfast 
of  coffee  and  boiled  salt  pork,  resumed  our  march, 
through  woods  and  over  rough  roads,  muddy  and 
disagreeable,  and  unless  you  were  very  careful, 
over  you  would  go,  knapsack  and  all,  in  the  mud 
M  hich  would  cause  many  an  execration  ;  about 
8  A.  ]\1.  halted  within  a  quarter  of  a  mile  of  the 
Potomac,  near  Edward's  Ferry,  in  a  cleared  field, 
having  made  a  disagreeable  march  of  5  miles. 

Towards  noon,  the  men  who  fell  out,  having 
nearly  all  came  up,  we  laid  out  camp,  and  pitched 
our  Tents  in  a  cleared  field,  the  property  of  a  man 
in  the  rebel  service,  we  confiscated  his  wheat  in 
the  straw,  to  sleep  on,  and  his  rails  to  burn,  and 
whatever  else  we  could  get  outside  of  the  safe- 
guard, which  was  placed  over  his  house,  where 
his  family,  and  overseer  lived. 

Near  the  camp  was  a  high  hill  overlooking  the 
Virginia  fchore,  Meie  we  could  see  Stone's  men  a 
skiimishlng  with  the  rebels,  it  was  really  a  splen- 
did scene  to  witness  at  a  distance,  our  men  steadily 
advancing,  their  bayonets  glistening  in  the  sun, 
and  the  smoke  issuing  from  their  muskets,  after 
firing. 

Thursday  24th. — Towards  evening  the  long 
roll  was  beat,  and  promptly  falling  into  line, 
remained  in  that  position  lor  some  time,  when» 
Colonel  Stiles,  who  had  returned  from  a  leave  of 


b2  TnnEE  years'   campaign  of  the 

absence,  addressed  the  regiment,  saying,  '*  that 
he  Avas  sorry,  that  he  was  not  with  the  regiment 
at  Conrad's  Ferry,  but  as  he  expected  the  regi- 
ment to  cross  the  river  into  Virginia,  he  hoped 
that  every  man  would  do  his  duty,"  tho  Colonel 
was  loudly  cheered,  and  the  men  were  dismissed 
to  their  quarters,  and  ordered  to  sleep  on  their 
arms,  ready  to  fall  into  line,  at  a  moments  notice  ; 
but  our  slumbers  were  undis  uvbed,  waking  up  in 
the  morning,  to  find  that  the  Union  troops  had  re- 
crossed  the  river,  during  the  night. 

Our  camp    was   named   in    honor  of   Captain 
Tuthill  of  company  II.— CAMP  TUTHILL, 
and  was  finely  situated,  Vvood  and  water  was  very 
convenient  to  camp,  which  was  situated  about  a 
quarter  of  a  mile  from  the  Potomac  river. 

Lieutenant  Joseph  Wickham  of  company  H., 
who  was  home  on  recruiting  service,  arrived  in, 
camp  with  a  number  of  recruits,  and  he  also 
brought  with  him  a  stand  of  colors,  presented  to 
the  regiment  by  the  ''  Common  Council''  oi  jN'ew 
York  city. 

The  men  that  had  been  left  in  charge  of  Camp 
Cameron,  Washington,  D.  C,  when  the  regiment 
left  it,  re-joined  the  regiment,  that  camp  having 
been  broken   up 

Saturday  SGth. — Early  in  the  morning  broke 
camp,  and  our  Division  (Banks',)  marched  through 


NINTn,   N     Y.     S.    M.  53 

P00LESA7LLE,  and  l:ite  in  the  afternoon, 
encamped  on  a  hill  near  SEiNECA  CKEKK. 
after  a  comfbrtdble  and  easy  march  of  10  miles. 

Sunday  27th. — In  the  morning  resumed  our 
march,  passed  through  DAWSONVILLE,  and 
near  DARXESTOWN,  took  a  branch  road,  lead- 
ing towards  MUDDY  BRANCH,  (rightly  named) 
near  which,  we  halted  early  in  the  afternoon,  in  a 
piece  of  woods,  with  pine  tiees  and  brushes,  and 
clearing  them  away,  we  laid  out  camp,  in  low, 
marshy  ground.     JMarched  that  day,  10  miles. 

In  honor  of  Captain    Prescott  of  company  C, 
our  camp  was  named— CAMP  PRESCOTT, 
it  was  in  an  unhealth}^  mudd3%  and  watery  place ; 
and  the  water  for  cooking  and  drinking  purposes* 
was  very  impure. 

The  stand  of  colors  given  to  the  regiment  by 
the  ''  Common  Council"  of  the  city  of  New  York, 
was  presented  on  Dress  Parade  by  Lieutenant 
Wickham,  in  their  behalf,  to  Colonel  Stiles  in 
behalf  of  the  regiment,  with  an  appropriate 
speech,  which  was  replied  to  by  the  Colonel,  and 
three  cheers  were  given  for  the  donors. 

Company  I.  who  were  detailed  at  Major 
General  Banks'  Head  Quarters,  rejoined  the  regi- 
ment, which  they  had  left  at  Camp  Smith. 

We  hnd  a  great  deal  of  rainy  and  damp 
weather,  and  our  Tents  leaked  badly,  there  was 


54       THEEE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

a  great  deal  of  sickness  throughout  the  regiment, 
and  Doctor  Nordquiest  representing  that  fact,  to 
the  General,  advised  the  removal  of  camp,  to 
higher  and  healthier  grounds,  so  therefore  on  the 
afternoon  of 

Tuesday,  November  5th.,  moved  out  of  the 
woods,  to  a  cleared  field,  a  short  distance  from 
Camp  Prescott,  there  the  regiment  was  more 
healthy,  the  camp  being  on  higher  ground. 

Wednesday  20th. — Early  in  the  morning,  the 
Brigade  crossed  to  the  other  side  of  MUDDY 
BRANCH,  and  encamped  on  the  direct  road  to 
Darnestown,  distant  about  two  miles,  having 
marched  4  miles. 

A  sad  accident  happened  to  private  Ferrero  of 
company  A.,  one  day,  while  setting  in  his  Tent ; 
through  the  carelessness  of  some  person  in  dis- 
charging his  musket,  a  ball  passed  through 
Ferrero's  Tent,  wounding  him  in  the  leg,  he  was 
carried  on  a  stretcher  to  the  camp  hospital,  and 
sometime  afterwards  received  his  discharge  from 
the  United  States  service. 

Sunday  24th. — The  first  fall  of  snow  the  season, 
the  weather  cold  and  wet. 

Details  were  made  from  the  regiment  to  work 
on  fortifications,  and  also  to  do  picket  duty  along 
the  canal. 

Thursday  28th. — Thanksgiving  day  at  home, 


NIXTtr,     N.   T.    B  M.  65 

all  drills  dispensed  with,  and  the  men  permitted  to 
leave  the  camp  to  spend  the  day,  while  those  who 
could  not  afford  it,  had  their  Thanksgiving  dinner 
in  camp,  ot  Government  rations — Bean  soup  and 
hard  bread. 

Monday,  December  2d. — After  breakfast  struck 
Tents,  and  leaving  a  detail  behind  to  take  care 
of  the  sick,  and  to  guard  part  of  the  camp  left 
behind,  as  the  roads  were  in  a  bad  condition  ; 
took  up  our  position  in  the  Division,  the  pioneer 
corps,  composed  of  men  detailed  from  each  regi- 
ment in  the  Brigade,  going  in  advance,  construct- 
ing temporary  bridges  of  rails,  for  the  Division  to 
cross  over,  and  making  roads  ;  the  weather  was 
cold  and  freezing,  the  march  tedious,  and  towards 
evening  we  pitched  our  Tents  near  BARNES- 
VILLE  for  the  night,  making  a  march  of  17  miles. 

Tuesday  3d. — Early  in  the  morning  resumed 
the  march,  under  the  same  difficulties  as  the  day 
previous;  passed  in  sight  of  Sugar  Loaf  mountain 
where  our  signal  corps  was  stationed,  and  pursu- 
ing our  march  passed  Camp  Rutherford,  near  the 
Monocacy  river,  passing  through  BUCKEYS. 
TOWN,  and  late  in  the  afternoon  pitched  our 
Tents,  in  a  piece  of  woods,  near  Frederick  Junc- 
tion, making  a  march  of  10  miles. 

Wednesday  4th. — Late  in  the  forenoon,  broke 
camp,  and  resum.ed  our  march,  taking  the  road 


56       THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

leading  to  lAMESVILLE,  encamped  early  in  the 
afternoon,  in  a  piece  of  woods  within  two  miles  of 
that  place,  and  five  miles  west  of  FREDERICK 
city,  making  a  march  of  7  miles. 


From  Aug.  17th  to  Dec.  4th  1861,  the  regiment 
made  fifteen  marches  travelling  143  miles. 


NINTU,  N.    Y.    S.   M.  57 

CHAPTER   III. 
Froin  December  4,  1801,  to  February  25,  1SG2. 

Ix  honor  of  Captain  Claassen  of  company  L, 
the  camp  was  named— CAMP  CLAASSEN, 
it  was  situated  on  the  road  leading  to  lAMES- 
AHLLE,  distant  two  miles,  and  was  a  healthy 
situation,  the  water  was  good  and  convenient  to 
canjp,  in  the  vicinity  of  which,  were  several 
dwelling  houses. 

The  day  after  we  encamped,  everything  that 
we  left  behind  at  Muddy  Branch,  arrived  in  camp, 
the  sick  was  brought  to  the  Point-of  Rocks,  on  a 
canal  boat,  under  the  medical  charge  of  Assistant 
Surgeon  Pinckney,  an  I  from  there,  they  were 
taken  to  the  United  States  Army  Hospital  at 
Frederick  city,  where  Doctor  Pinckney,  was 
detailed. 

The  men  cleared  the  wood  from  the  encamp- 
ment, using  the  logs  to  build  their  winter  quarters 
with,  filling  up  the  cracks  between  the  logs,  with 
mud,  making  the  floors  with  boards  purchased  in 
PVederick  city,  and  buying  small  sheet  iron  stoves, 
to  warm  our  houses  with,  so  that  we  made  our- 
selves quite  comfortable  for  the  winter. 
3* 


CA^rPAIGX   OF    THE 

Thfre  were  three  passes  granted  to  each 
company,  daily,  to  visit  Frederick  city,  till  sun- 
down, and  an  enterprising  citizen,  started  a  stage 
from  our  camp  to  the  city,  which  was  patronized 
by  the  members  of  the  regiment. 

FREDERICK  city,  situated  in  Frederick  county, 
l\Id.,  on  the  Monocacy  river,  about  four  miles 
from  Frederick  Junction,  which  is  on  the  Balti- 
more and  Ohio  railroad,  a  branch  of  which,  runs 
to  the  city  ;  it  contains  some  very  fine  buildings, 
and  had  the  appearance  of  having  been  a  thriv- 
ing place,  previous  to  the  Rebellion,  The  inhabi- 
tan  ts  are  hospitable,  and  the  majority  are  loyal, 
visiting  our  hospital,  bringing  delicacies  to  the 
poor  sick  soldiers ;  the  ladies  of  Frederick  city, 
will  be  remembered  by  the  soldiers,  long  after  the 
Rebellion  has  ceased. 

Major  General  Banks,  made  his  Head-Quarters 
in  Frederick  city,  at  the  residence  of  Bradley 
Johnson,  a  Colonel  in  the  rebel  service. 

Pedlers  frequented  camp  with  eatables,  besides 
which,  there  was  the  *'  Ark'^  man,  who  gave  the 
men  credit,  till  pay-day,  a  loyal  refugee  from 
Virginia,  who  opened  an  oyster  saloon,  in  a  Tent, 
near  the  camp,  a  man  from  the  city  taking  ambro- 
types  and  views  ot  the  camp,  and  to  conclude 
with,  there  was  Ralph,  our  enterprising  sutler,  all 
of  whom,  lightened  our  pockets  considerably. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  59 

A  commissioned  officer  with  a  nnmoer  of  men, 
were  dclailed  to  examine  passes  ol  soldiers  on  the 
cars,  as  they  stopped  at  Frederick  Junction. 

The  camp  hospital  was  situated,  within  a 
quarter  of  a  mile  from  camp,  in  a  two  story  Iranie 
house,  part  of  which  was  occupied  by  a  colored 
family,  who  gave  up  the  front  room  on  the  first 
floor,  and  also  the  second  story,  for  our  sick,  which 
were  but  few,  as  the  regiment  was  pretty  healthy. 

b'ergeant  Frank  G.  Aims,  of  company  D.,  died 
in  the  hospital  at  Frederick  city,  an  escort  from 
his  company,  left  camp  for  Frederick  Junction, 
where  the  body  of  their  late  comrade-in-arms, 
arrived  in  a  wagon  from  Frederick  city,  the  coflin 
was  opened,  and  taking  a  last  look  of  their  dear 
comrade,  the  coffin  was  closed,  and  the  body  in 
charge  of  First  Sergeant  Lanning,  proceeded  to 
New  York  city.  Sergeant  Aims,  was  loved  and 
respected  by  all  of  his  company,  who  drew  up 
resolutions  of  sympathy  and  condolence,  which 
were  printed  in  Frederick  city,  by  three  members 
of  his  company,  and  copies  forwarded  to  his 
friends  and  relatives. 

The  Division  was  reviewed  by  Major  General 
Banks,  our  regiment  marching  through  the  city, 
the  Band  playing  its  liveliest  tunes,  and  the 
people  thronged  the  streets  to  see  us,  as  we  passed 
through,  and  marching  to  a  field  on  the  outskirts 


GO  THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

of  the   city,  we  were  reviewed,   and  returned  to 
camp,  being  tired  and  hungry. 

V,'e  stationed  a  picket  at  Monococy  Ford,  about 
two  miles  from  camp,  to  search  all  wagons  com- 
ing in  the  direction  of  camp,  for  liquors,  and  to 
examine  the  passes  of  all  soldiers,  going  towards 
Frederick  city. 

Wednesday^  December  25th. — Christmas-day 
rolls  around,  and  calls  to  remembrance  a  year 
ago,  when  our  country  was  at  peace,  and  the 
soldiers  were  at  their  homes,  enjoying  themselves 
around  the  firesides,  with  their  friends  and  com- 
panions, but  the  tim.es  arc  cbangcd,  the  land,  is  at 
strife  with  its  rebellious  brother,  and  the  scenes 
of  the  firesides,  is  changed  to  the  camp  with  its 
rough  associations  ;  the  usual  drills  being  dis- 
pensed with  for  the  day,  the  men  gave  themselves 
up  to  innocent  sports,  such  as  horse,  foot  and  sack 
racings,  Major  Atterbury  taking  the  lead  in  these 
amusements,  and  some  of  the  companies  had 
good  Christmas  dinner's  furnished  from  their  com- 
pany's fund,  and  it  was  cooked  outside  of  camp  > 
Mobile  other:>,  had  a  christmas-dinner  of  bean  soup 
and  hard  bread  ;  although  the  camp  was  muddy 
and  disagreeable,  still  the  day  passed  off  pleas- 
antly. In  the  morning,  at  the  camp  hospital,  pri- 
vate Leonard  Rodgers  of  company  D.,  died,  after 
a  short  illness,  his  sister  who  came  to  see  him,  was 


NINTH,      N,    Y.    S   M.  Gl 

about  returning:  home,  when  her  brother  died,  and 
Thursday  2Gth. —  In  tiie  afternoon,  company 
0.  paraded,  to  pay  due  respects  to  their  late 
comrade  in-arms,  private  Leonard  Roarers,  -who 
died  the  day  previous,  the  funeral  service  was 
performed  by  Chaplain  Pliillips  on  the  parade 
ground,  the  ensign  lowered  at  half-mast,  and  after 
the  service,  an  escort  from  the  company,  followed 
the  ambulance,  containing?  the  body  of  the 
deceased,  and  his  sister,  to  Frederick  Junction,  to 
take. the  cars  for  New  York  city.  The  escort 
remained  with  the  body  till  the  next  morning, 
when  his  sister,  and  private  McXally  of  company 
D.,  left  for  home  with  the  body. 

Several  days  after,  an  escort  was  sent  from 
company  11,  to  the  Junction,  to  pay  respects  to  the 
remains  of  their  late  comrade-in  arms,  private 
William  Miller,  who  died  in  the  hospital  at 
Frederick  city,  and  whose  body  was  sent  home  in 
charge  of  private  William  O'Brien. 

Sergeant  Dennin  of  company  II.,  was  sent  to 
Alexandria,  Va.,  where  he  took  charge  of  the 
body  of  private  John  CafTery,  who  died  in  the 
Army  Hospital  at  that  place,  conveying  the 
remains  home  to  his  friends. 

W^dmsday,  January  1st.  18G2.— New- Years 
day,  the  same  as  any  other  to  the  inhabitants  of 
Maryland,  whose  festive  day  is  Christmas,  but  wo 


62       THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  TM 

CQuld  not  forget  the  JVew  Yearns  calls  of  ths  year 
before,  and  the  enjoyments  with  friends,  but  passed 
the  day  away  pleasantly  in  innocent  amusements, 
similar  to  those  of  Christmas-da3^ 

Friday  3d. — Vice  President  Hamlin,  and  Major 
General  Rosecrans  visited,  Frederick  city,  to  whom 
an  entertainment  was  given,  and  the  officers  of 
our  regiment,  and  also  our  Band,  were  invited  to 
attend,  which  invitation  they  accepted. 

Monday  6th. — In  the  afternoon  received  a  visit 
front  ex-adjutant  Coppinger,  and  before  Dress 
Parade  was  dismis-ed,  Sergeant  Strong  of  com- 
pany F.  in  a  short  speech,  presented  in  behalf  ot 
the  non-commissioned  officers  and  privates  of  the 
regiment,  a  splendid  sword  and  sash,  Vvith  its 
appendages,  to  ex-adjutant  Coppinger,  as  a  testi- 
monial of  his  worth  and -esteem ;  the  recipient 
replied  in  a  few  feeling  remarks.  This  gift  was 
gotten  up  at  Camp  Smith,  by  the  non-commis- 
sioned officers  and  privates,  of  the  regiment,  by 
subscription,  and  cost  $250,  with  a  splendid 
inscription  engraved  thereon. 

Before  leaving  camp,  ex- adjutant  Coppinger, 
passed  through  all  of  the  companies'  streets,  from 
which  he  was  loudly  cheered  ;  the  men  gathered 
around  the  Colonel's  quarters,  and  the  cry 
resounded,  Coppinger  !  Coppinger  !  a  speech  !  a 
speech  I  making  his  appearance,  he  made  a  few 


NINTH,  N.    Y.     S.   11.  G3 

remarks,  after  which  a  cry  was  raised  for  a  speech 
from  Colonel  Stiles,  the  Colonel  appeared,  and 
saying  a  few  words,  bade  ex- adjutant  Copj^inger 
farewell,  who  entered  his  carriage,  and  rode  away 
while  the  regiment  cheered  boisterously  till. he 
was  out  of  sight. 

Tuesday  7th. — A  day  of  sad  and  distressing 
news,  throwing  a  dark  shadow  over  the  regi- 
ment.— News  ^'as  received  in  camp,  that  our 
beloved  Lieutent  Colonel,  William  Ilalleck,  who 
was  homvi  on  a  leave  of  absence,  died  of  con- 
sumption, while  suirounded  by  his  family;  olten 
in  Camp  Smith.,  when  every  thing  wa?  quiet,  could 
be  heard  his  coughing,  whilst  others  slept,  and  the 
night  that  we  left  that  camp,  expecting  to  cross 
into  Virginia,  he  commanded  the  regiment  in  the 
absence  of  the  Colonel,  and  the  next  day  when  com- 
panies A,  D.  and  L.,  were  ordered  to  cross  over  to 
Harrison's  Island,  he  was  eager  to  command 
them,  but  Brigadier  General  Stone,  knowing  that 
it  would  be  certain  destruction  to  do  so,  counter- 
manded the  order.  Lieutenant  Colonel  Halleck 
wished  to  lay  his  life  down  for  his  country,  and 
was  willinfr  to  die  on  ihe  field  of  battle.  The 
ofTicers  met  and  passed  resolutions  of  sympathy 
and  condolence,  which  were  sent  to  the  bereaved 
family  of  their  respected  Lieutenant  Colonel. 

First  Sergeant  Lanning,   after  his   election  as 


64       THEEE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

First  Lieutenant  of  company  D.,  was  presented 
by  Sergeant  Claire,  in  behalf  of  the  non-commis- 
sioned officers  and  privates  of  the  company,  with 
a  splendid  sword  and  sash,  purchased  in  Frederick 
city,  the  recipient  replied  to  the  speech  in  a  few, 
but  appropriate  words. 

Near  the  middle  of  the  month,  Major  Sherman, 
again,  made  his  appearance  with  the  "  green- 
backs," to  pay  us  the  two  m.onth^  pay  due  us. 

Doctor  INcidquiest  having  been  taken  sick, 
received  a  leave  of  absence  to  visit  his  home,  to 
recruit  liis  heakh,  his  place  was  taken  by  Assis- 
tant Surgeon  Pinckney,  who  had  been  detailed  in 
the  hospiial  at  Frederick  city,  and  after  Doctor 
Kordquiest  returned,  he  resumed  his  duties. 

Th3  weather  was  very  changeable,  some  days 
it  would  be  nice  and  dry,  at  others,  cold  and  wet, 
there  were  several  snow  «torms,  and  our  regi- 
ment was  pretty  healthy. 

We  encamped  in  a  thick  woods,  but  it  did  not 
last  long,  as  we  had  to  send  our  teams  a  long  dis- 
tance from  camp,  to  get  wood  to  burn  and  do  our 
cooking  with. 

When  the  weather  permitted,  the  usual  drills 
were  gone  through  with,  some  of  the  streets 
were  corduroyed  with  logs,  making  them  less 
muddj',  than  they  otherwise  would  be. 

When  their  duties  were  done,  the  men  would 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  Go 

amus^  themselves  by  playing  ball,  pitchini^  quoits, 
anJ  other  sports  of  a  like  character,  which  would 
pass  away  the  ennid  of  camp  life. 

Orders  were  received  from  the  War  Depart- 
ment, for  sea-faring  men,  to  volunteer  to  man  the 
gun-boats,  on  the  Western  rivers,  to  rendezvous  at 
Cairo,  Illinois;  privates  Gray  of  company  C, 
Jaques  of  D.,  Sands  of  E.,  Pinard  of  II.,  Boker  of  I. 
and  Watson  of  L  ,  volunteered,  and  were  accepted, 
making  the  requisite  number  required  from  our 
regiment;  they  were  forwarded  to  Frederick  city, 
and  with  others  from  the  Division*,  was  sent  west. 

On  being  mustered  into  the  United  States  ser- 
vice, we  were  guaranteed  our  Militia  rights,  of 
electing  our  own  officers,  which  right,  was  violated 
by  Governor  Morgan,  in  appointing  Major  Atter- 
bury  as  Lieutenant  Colonel,  to  fill  the  vacancy 
caused  by  the  death  of  Lieutenant  Colonel  Ilallcck, 
and  also  appointing  Captain  Rutherford  of  com- 
pany F.,  as  Major  of  the  "  Eighty-third  New  York 
volunteers,  being  the  first  ofiicial  intimation,  that 
we  had,  of  the  "Ninth  iXew  York  State  Militia,'' 
being  sul>merged  into  that  organization,  which 
never  existed.  This  order  created  a  great  deal  of 
dissatisfaction  amongst  the  men  and  officers,  who 
were  determined  to  preserve  the  "  Ninth"  intact, 
and  if  possible  to  win  a  name  for  it,  in  the  annals 
of  our  country's  history,  of  the  Southern  Rebellion. 


66  THREE  years'     CA^IPATGN   OP    THE 

Saturdaij^  February  22(1 — Washington's  birth- 
day— was  kept  as  a  holiday,  all  drills  dispensed 
with,  and  the  day  passed  away  pleasantly  in  play- 
ing ball,  and  sports  of  a  like  character. 

Number  of  times  we  received  orders  to  cook 
rations  and  be  ready  for  marching,  but  the  orders 
were  all  countermanded,  and  we  remained  quietly 
in  our  comfortable  quarters. 


In  winter  quarters  from  December  4:th.,  1861, 
to  February  25th„  1862,  when  the  spring  cam- 
paign commenced  under  Major  General  Banks. 


NINTH,  N.   Y.    S    M.  67 

CHAPTER   IV. 

From  February  25,  to  May  29.,  1S02. 

Tuesday^  February  25th. — Early  in  the  morn- 
in^!^  broke  camp,  and  marched  a  mile  and  a  half 
to  lAlMESVlLLE,  and  taking  the  cars  from  there 
to  SANDY  HOOK,  distant  23  miles,  arrived  early 
in  the  afternoon,  and  encamped  on  Maryland 
Heights,  on  our  old  camp  ground,  (Camp  Davit",) 
where  we  remained  for  the  night. 

Wednesday  26th. — In  the  afternoon,  the  Divi- 
sion marched  to  the  Potomac  river,  and  crossed 
the  Fontoon  bridge  at  HARPER'S  FERRY, 
where  the  river  is  little  over  a  mile  wide,  found 
the  place  deserted,  and  the  United  States  Govern- 
ment factory  of  muskets  and  fire-arms,  entirely 
destroyed,  and  the  machinery  carried  away ; 
marched  on  till  we  came  to  BOLIVAR,  where  we 
quartered  for  the  night,  in  the  deserted  houses, 
after  having  marched  5  miles. 

On  our  approach  to  J3olivar,  the  inhabitants  of 
Secession  proclivities,  made  a  hurried  flight,  leav- 
ing their  hogs  and  chickens,  behind  them,  which 
we  confiscated  for  our  own  use. 

Friday  2Sth. — Shortly  after  sundown,  left  our 
quarters,  and  the  Division  marched  without  halt- 


68       THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

in^,  till  they  reached  CHARLESTOWN,  where 
we  stood  in  the  streets  over  an  hour,  the  night 
piercing  coldj  and  the  men  suffered  severely  from 
it  ;  countermarched  and  bivouac  in  the  woods, 
about  half  a  mile  Irom  the  town,  having  marched 
in  one  hour  and  fifty  minutes,  8  miles, 

Saturday,  March  1st. — Laid  out  camp,  and 
companies  D.  and  E..  with  a  squadron  from  the 
First  Michigan  cavalr}^,  were  detailed  to  go  to 
Leetown,  distant  G  miles,  on  picket  duty. 

While  laying  near  Charlestown,  had  a  heavy 
fall  of  snow,  the  weather  cold  and  disagreeable. 

Our  Wall  Tents  w^ere  taken  from  us,  in  place 
of  which,  we  received  the  Sibley's,  which  would 
hold  twenty  men,  on  a  squeeze. 

The  officers  mess  was  broken  up,  after  leaving 
our  winter  quarters  at  Camp  Claassen. 

Thursday  Gth. — Early  in  the  morning,  bid 
adieu  to  Charlestown,  where  we  had  been 
encamped,  nearly  a  week,  and  taking  up  our 
position  in  the  Division,  took  up  the  line  of  march, 
passing  through  a  fine  and  lertile  country,  and 
over  good  roads,  and  towards  evening,  encamped 
near  MIDDLEWAY  ;  the  day  was  clear,  and  we 
made  an  easy  march  of  8  miles. 

Wliile  we  remained  encamped  near  Middlevray, 
two  men  belonging  to  the  Twentj-seventh  Indiana 
volunteers,  (of  our  Brigade,)  while   foraging  the 


NINTH,  N.    y.     S.   M.  C9 

country,  wore  attacked  by  rebel  cavalry,  one  was 
shot,  and  the  other  taken  prisoner,  the  Union 
cavalry  pnrsncd  and  overtook  the  rebel  cavalry, 
and  captured  two  of  them. 

Monday  10th. — Early  in  ihe  mornin?:,  broke 
camp,  and  taking  our  position  in  the  Division, 
marched  over  rough  and  muddy  roads,  and  late  in 
the  afternoon,  encamped  near  the  village  of 
BUiXKER  HILL, after  a  tedious  and  disagreeable 
march  of  G  miles. 

That  night  after  we  had  encamped,  companies 
D.  and  E.  returned  from  picket  duty  at  Leetovvn, 
where  they  went  from  the  camp  near  Oharlestown, 
they  found  Leetown,to  be  a  smaH  village  contain- 
ing but  few  houses,  the  inhabitants  hospitable  and 
friendly  ;  they  took  up  their  quarters  in  a  house 
and  barn  ;  and  on  the  morning  of  the  lOth.^ 
started  to  return  to  the  regiment,  which  they 
joined  that  evening,  in  camp  near  Bunker  Hill. 

One  of  the  men  of  the  Twenty-ninth  Pennsyl- 
vania volunteers,  (of  our  Brigade,)  while  on 
picket  near  our  camp,  was  shot  by  a  hidden  foe, 
not  being  conscious  of  any,  in  the  vicinity  of  camp. 
Tuesday  11th. — Abont  noon  broke  camp,  and 
taking  our  position  in  the  Division,  marched 
through  the  village  of  BUNKER  HILL,  and 
crossed  a  bridge,  hastily  thrown  over  a  small 
stream,  by  the  pioneers  ;  marched  on  the  Winches- 


70  THEEE     YEARS^   CA3IPAIGN  OF  THE 

ter  pike,  whicli  is  a  splendid  level  road,  and 
passing  through  a  fine,  fertile,  and  well  watered 
country,  surrounded  by  splendid  sceneries;  on  the 
march  our  cavalry,  made  a  sudden  dash  upon  a 
small  body  of  rebel  cavalry,  within  a  few  miles  of 
Winchester,  and  drove  them  through  the  town,  but 
night  approaching,  our  cavalry  left  off  pursuing 
them,  and  fell  back  outside  of  the  town  ;  at  night- 
fall the  Division  bivouac  within  five  miles  of 
Winchester,  and  slept  on  their  ar/;is,  ready  in  case 
of  an  attack,  to  repel  it  at  once.  Oar  march  was 
a  fatiguing  one,  of  12  miles. 

Wednesday  12th. — In  the  morning,  the  Divi- 
sion resumed  its  march,  moving  slowly  and 
cautiously  along,  expecting  an  attack  every 
moment,  but  on  reaching  Winchester,  we  found 
that  under  cover  of  the  night,  General  Jackson's 
rebel  forces,  had  evacuated  the  place,  many  of  the 
male  inhabitants  leaving  with  him,  while  he 
carried  away  with  him,  a  few  Union  men,  to 
prevent  them  from  giving  information  ;  we  found 
that  the  place  had  been  strongly  fortified,  and 
passing  through  it,  halted  on  the  outskirts,  early 
in  the  day,  and  pitched  our  Tents,  on  the  Stras- 
burg  pike,  on  an  elevated  piece  of  land,  overlook- 
inof  Winchester,  where  we  sent  out  o-ur  pickets, 
and  detailed  company  H.,  to  do  provost  duty,  in 
the  town.  Our  march  was  about  6  miles  that  day. 


NINTH,     N,  Y.  S  M.  71 

WINCHESTER,  is  the  county  town  of  Frede- 
rick county,  Va.,  in  the  Shenandoah  vallej',  the 
Winchester  and  Potomac  raih'oad  running  through 
the  town,  it  contained  previous  to  the  rebellion, 
about  eight  thousand  inhabitants,  the  male  portion 
of  which,  are  mostly  in  the  rebel  service  ;  it  had 
the  appearance  of  having  been  a  thriving  place. 

One  day  while  laying  encamped  near  Winches- 
ter, the  long  roll  was  beat,  the  regiment  fell  in 
to  line,  and  double-quicked  it  about  two  miles, 
when  it  was  ascertained,  that  our  cavalry  pickets, 
had  been  driven  in,  by  a  body  of  rebel  cavalry, 
our  cavalry  being  reinforced,  drove  them  back, 
capturing  a  number  of  them,  and  all  becoming 
quiet  along  the  lines,  wc  returned  to  camp. 

The  regiment  received  another  friendly  visit 
from  the  "  Thirteenth  Massachusetts,"  which  was 
a  repetition  of  the  one,  they  made  us  at  Camp 
Smith,  near  Darnestown,  Maryland. 

Number  of  visitors  from  Winchester  and  its 
vicinity,  visited  camp  to  see  the  regiment  go 
through  its  evolutions  on  Dress  Parade,  and 
compare  our  neat  and  comfortable  appearance, 
with  the  dirty  and  slovenly  appearance  of  the 
rebels. 

The  weather  was  very  changeable,  cold  one 
day,  and  warm  the  next,  then,  a  spell  of  rainy 
weather,  then,  came  a  short  season  of  dry  weather. 


72       THKEE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

and  take  it  in  all,  it  was  very  disagreeable  and 
unhealthy  weather, 

Friday  21st. — In  the  morning  our  regiment, 
joined  Brigadier  General  Abercrombie's  Brigade, 
composed  of  the  Twelfth  and  Thirteenth  Massa- 
chusetts and  the  Twelfth  and  Sixteenth  Indiana 
volunteers,  which  Brigade  was  detached  from 
Major  General  Banks'  Division,  forming  an 
independent  command,  known  as  the  "  light 
Brigade,"  which  took  up  its  line  of  march,  and 
halted  near  a  small  stream,  while  the  pioneers 
cut  down  trees  to  make  a  bridge,  so  that  we 
might  cross  over  ;  pursued  our"  march,  crossing 
the  bridge,  and  passing  through  a  fertile,  and 
well  watered  country,  and  towards  evening, 
bivouac  near  BERRY VILLE,  11  miles  to  the 
eastward  of  Wind;  ester,  after  a  march  over  muddy 
roads,  and  throujzli  the  rain. 

Saturday  22d. — In  the  morning  resumed  the 
march,  cossing  the  Shenandoah  river,  on  a  Pontoon 
bridge,  hastily  constructed  by  the  "  Sixteenth 
Indiana,"  and  towards  evening,  pitched  our  Tents, 
on  the  BLUE  RIDGE  Mountain,  near  SiNlCK- 
ERSVILLE,  which  is  in  the  western  part  of 
Loudon  count}^  Va.  Our  march  was  over  good 
roads,  the  weather  cold  but  clear,  and  marching 
7  miles. 

Sunday  23d. — Early  in  the   morning,  resumed 


NINTH,  N.    y.    S.   M.  73 

our  marr^i.  trJ^ir-iT  tlio  Aldoe  pike,  and  crossing 
Goose  Creek  bridge,  passed  through  the  villag^e  of 
ALD FiE,  on  the  outskirts  of  which,  kite  in  the 
afternoon,  we  encamped,  having  marched  17  miles. 
Mnndaij  24th. —  Late  in  the  afternoon,  the 
Brigade  marched  towards  Winchester,  to  reinforce 
the  troops  of  Brigadier  General  Shiehls,  the  night 
was  extremely  cold,  and  starlight;  and  marching 
till  day-break,  the  next  morning,  iiur^wac  along  the 
road,  to  get  a  little  sleep  and  rest,  having  made  a 
fatiguing  march  of  18  miles. 

Tuesday  '25th. —  Enrly  in  the  afternoon  resumed 
our  march  towards  Winchester,  which  had  been 
delayed  by  the  breaking  down  of  the  bridge, 
crossing  the  Shenandoah  river  ;  marched  about 
two  miles,  when  the  news  was  brought,  that 
Shields'  men,  had  repulsed  General  Jackson's  rebel 
forces,  gaining  a  complete  victory  over  him, 
which  news  was  received  by  us,  with  great 
rejoicings,  and  countermarching,  we  encamped  for 
the  night,  on  the  BLUE  KIDGE  Mountain,  having 
marched  5  miles. 

Wednesday  2Gth. — IMarched  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  crosring  the  Blue  Ridge  Mountain,  late 
in  the  afternoon,  encamped  in  the  woods,  on  the 
Aldee  pike,  near  GOOSE  CKEEK  bridge,  after  a 
weary  and  fatiguing  march  of  12  miles. 
4 


74  THREE  YEARS'    CAMPAIGN     OF  THE 

We  had  been  encamped  but  a  shori,  time,  when 
the  long  roll  was  beat,  and  CoUiss  s  Zouaves,  of 
General  Banks'  body  guards,  and  the  Twelfth 
Massachusetts  volunteers,  of  our  Brigade,  started 
in  pursuit  of  some  rebel  cavalry,  that  had  been 
hovering  around  ;  marching  about  7  miles,  towards 
Middlebury,  and  meeting  nothing,  they  returned 
to  their  camps. 

We  would  not  give  our  readers  to  understand, 
because  we  are  called  the  "  light  Brigade,"  that 
we  travel  in  "  light  marching  orders,"  but  far 
from  it,  beside  our  muskets  and  forty  rounds  ot 
cartridges,  there  is  a  heavy  knapsack  on  your 
back,  and  three  days  rations  in  your  haversack. 

Friday  28th. — In  the  forenoon,  our  Brigade 
took  up  its  line  of  march,  along  the  Aldee  pike, 
passing  through  a  fertile,  and  well  watered 
country,  and  after  a  laborious  march,  we  encamped 
late  in  the  afternoon,  on  the  plains  of  I\L\XAS- 
SAS,  within  4  miles  of  Centreville,  near  a  splendid 
stream  of  water ;  this  is  a  level  plain  as  far  as  the 
eye  can  see,  dotted  here  and  there,  with  farm 
houses.     Marched  that  day  14  miles. 

S'lturda]/  29th. — Early  in  the  morning,  resumed 
our  march,  passing  through  CENTREVILLE, 
where  we  saw  the  abandoned  earth-works  and 
rifle-pits,  of  the  rebels  ;  pursuing  our  march,  we 
crossed   Bull  Run    Creek,    on  a    bridge,  re-built 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  7& 

where  the  old  one  stood,  \vhich  was  burnt  by  the 
rebels  on  their  retreat  ;  after  crossing  the  bridge, 
marched  about  two  miles,  and  night  coming  on, 
Ave  pitched  our  Tents,  in  a  low,  swampy  place, 
near  MANASSAS,  having  marched  through  the 
hail  and  snow,  8  miles. 

Sunday  30th. — The  weather  rainy,  still  it  did 
not  hinder  us  from  pursuing  our  march  at  an  early 
hour;  the  roads  were  in  a  bad  condition;  and 
early  in  the  day,  we  encamped  near  MANASSAS 
JUNCTION,  where  we  saw  the  abandoned  earth 
works  and  rifle-pits  of  the  rebels,  who  had  been 
stron(:ly  fortified,  before  they  evacuated  it.  Our 
march  was  a  light  one,  of  4  miles. 

Mondiy  31st. — There  being  no  "  rest  for  the 
weary,"  and  no  signs  of  any,  for  the  poor,  worn 
out  soldier,  we  obeyed  the  commands  to  march 
early  in  the  moining,  passing  through  a  barren, 
and  poorly  watered  country,  and  crossing  Broad 
Run,  on  a  single  log,  late  in  the  afternoon, 
pitched  our  Tents,  near  that  stream,  after  marching 
12  miles. 

Tuesday^  April  1st. — Early  in  the  morning,  the 
Brigade  resumed  its  march,  along  the  Orange  and 
Alexandria  railroad,  passed  through  CATTLET'S 
station,  crossed  the  stream  on  logs  laid  across,  by 
our  pioneers,  as  the  rebels  had  destroyed  the  rail- 
road bridge,  on  their  retreat;  the  aspect  of  the 


76       THREE  YEARS*  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

country,  bngan  to  change,  to  a  fertile  and  well 
watered  country,  with  splendid  sceneries  ;  leaving 
the  railroad,  and  taking  a  cross  road  leading  to 
WEAVERSVILLE,  near  which  place,  we  pitched 
our  'I'ents,  towards  night,  on  a  cleared  field.  The 
weather  was  clear  and  fine,  and  the  march  was 
an  ea'^y  one,  of  10  miles. 

Wednesday  2d. —  Early  in  the  day,  pursued  our 
march,  and  encamped  in  the  woods,  near  WAR- 
RENTON  JUNCTION,  after  a  short  march  of  4 
miles. 

A  7'econnoissance  under  Colonel  Lucas  of  the 
Sixteenth  Indiana  volunteers,  with  a  company, 
from  each  regiment  in  the  Brigade,  (company  L., 
of  our  regiment.)  with  a  squadron  of  cavalry,  and 
a  section  of  artillery,  started  for  Rappahannock 
Station,  distant  10  miles,  where  they  destroyed 
the  abandoned  earth-works  of  the  rebels,  North  ol 
the  Rappahannock  river,  and  they  then  returned 
to  camp  fiom  which  they  had  been  absent,  about 
forty-eight  hours,  it  hailing  hard  most  of  the  time. 

Company  II.  which  had  been  left  at  Winches- 
ter doing  provost  dut}^  returned  to  the  regiment. 

While  laying  in  camp,  had  a  heavy  fall  of  snow 
and  the  weather  was  pretty  cool,  that  time  of  year. 

S'durday  12th- — Our  camping  ground  being 
unhealthy,  and  badly  situated  on  account  of 
water,  we  moved  camp   about  a  mile,  on  cleared 


NINTH,     N,   Y.    S  M.  77 

land,  near  a  splendid  crock,  Adhere  the  water  was 
good,  and  in  suflicient  quantities. 

Received  a  vibit  from  IMnjor  Sherman,  who 
gave  us  the  two  months  pay  due  us. 

For  the  first  time  since  entering  the  United 
States  service,  the  light  blue  pants,  were  drawn 
from  the  Government,  and  wgrn  in  the  pLace  of 
the  dark  blue  pants,  with  red  stripes,  we  also 
donned  the  overcoats,  at  Camp  Ciaassen,  J\Id., 
leaving  us  only  our  fatigue  jackets,  as  the  only 
apparel,  denoting  our  original  uniform. 

Brigadier  General  Abercrombie,  having  been 
relieved  by  Brigadier  General  IlartsufT,  reviewed 
the  Brigade,  betore  taking  his  leave. 

Another  reconnoissance  was  made  to  Rappa- 
hannock Station,  under  the  command  of  Lieuten- 
ant Colonel  Brien  of  the  Twelfth  Massachusetts 
volunteers,  with  five  companies  from  each  regi- 
ment of  the  Brigade,  also  cavalry  and  artillery  ; 
they  left  camp  one  morning,  about  nine  o'clock, 
and  made  a  steady  march,  lill  they  reached  the 
Station,  when  the  artillery  was  planted  on  an 
eminence,  and  fired  a  few  shells  into  the  rebel 
camps,  on  the  South  side  of  the  Rappahannock 
river,  as  they  were  mounting  guards  for  the  day^ 
which  took  them  by  surprise,  scattering  them 
promiscuously;  after  which,  our  men  marched 
back  to  camp,  having  been  away  forty-eight  hours. 


78  THREE    YEAES'   CAMPATGN^'oF  THE 

marching  steady  night  and  day,  20  miles,  and  on 
Monday,  INIay  5th. — Early  in  the  morning,  the 
Brigade,  under  command  of  Brigadier  General 
George  L.  HartsufF,  marched  towards  CAT- 
LETT'S  Station,  where  shortly  after  noon,  we 
encamped  on  an  eminence,  commanding  a  splendid 
view  of  the  surrounding  country  ;  making  a  short 
march  of  4  miles. 

In  honor  of  the   then,  Secretary  of  War,  the 
Hon.  Edwin  M.  Stanton,  our  camp    was  named 

Camp  stantox, 
it  was  splendidly  situated,  and  nicely  laid  out,  a 
fine  spring  of  water,  near  by,  and  a  nice,  clear 
creek  to  bathe  in  ;  the  trees  were  in  lull  bloom, 
and  the  grass  was  clothed  in  its  green  verdure, 
making  the  surrounding  sceneries,  enchanting  to 
the  sight. 

While  remaining  encamped,  our  Brigade  was 
reviewed  by  Brigadier  General  Hartsuff. 

Monday  12th. — About  noon  the  Brigade  took 
up  its  line  of  march,  the  weather  warm,  and  the 
roads  dusty,  the  men  suffered  from  the  intense 
heat,  and  for  the  want  of  water;  and  towards 
evening,  pitched  our  tents  on  cleared  ground,  n<?ar 
a  small  creek,  having  made  a  disagreeable  and 
fatiguing  march  of  8  miles. 

Tuesday  13th. — Resuming  our  march  early  in 
the  morning,  passed  through  a   fine  country,  but 


NINTH,  N.    Y.     S.   M.  79 

poorly  watered,  the  weather  was  warm  and 
sultry,  and  the  roads  dusty,  and  towards  night,  we 
encamped  near  IIARTWOOD  Church,  located  in 
Stafford  county,  alter  a  tedious  march  of  15  miles. 

Wednesday  14th. — On  the  road  again,  at  an 
early  hour,  the  weather  rainy,  and  the  roads 
muddy,  passed  through  the  small  village  of 
riARTWOOD,  and  towards  evening  passed 
through  FALAIOUTIl,  and  encamped  about  a 
mile  IVom  the  Rappahannock  river,  nearly  oppo- 
site Fredericksburg.  Laid  down  to  rest,  being 
drenched  to  the  skin,  and  worn  out,  after  a  disa- 
greeable march  of  10  miles. 

FALMOUTH,  situated  in  the  South-western 
part  of  Stafford  count}^  Va.,  on  the  North  side  of 
the  Rappahannock  river,  was  a  place  of  consider- 
able importance,  the  Acquia  Creek  and  Potomac 
railroad,  passing  through  the  town.  There  was 
a  large  iron  railroad  bridge,  besides  two  other 
bridges,  all  crossing  the  Rappahannock  river, 
which  were  destroyed  by  the  rebels,  on  their 
retreat  to  the  South  side  of  the  river. 

The  Eleventh  renns3'lvania  volunteers,  took 
the  place  in  the  Brigade,  of  the  Twelfth  and  Six- 
teenth Indiana  volunteers,  whose  time  having 
expired,  went  home  while  at  Catlett's  Station. 

Since  encamping  -near  Falmouth,  we  came 
under  the  Department,  denominated  as  the  '*  Army 


80       THREE  YEAES  '  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

of  the  Potomac,"  under  the  command  of  Mnjor 
General  McDowell  ;  the  Division,  under  Brigadier 
General  Ord  ;  and  ihe  Brigade  composed  ot  the 
Twelfth  and  Thirteenth  Massachusetts,  and  the 
Eleventh  Pennsylvania  volunteers,  and  our  regi- 
ment, under  the  command  of  Brigadier  General 
Hartsuff  ;  which  troops  were  reviewed  by  Major 
General  McDowell. 

Saturday  17th — On  account  of  water  being 
poor  and  scarce,  and  also  an  unhealthy  camping 
ground,  we  moved  about  a  mile  further  down  the 
river,  and  encamped  on  a  cleared  field,  w^here* 
was  a  good  spring  near  by,  and  also  a  sulphur 
spring. 

There  w^ere  issued  to  each  man,  one  half  of  a 
SHELTER  TENT,  which  are  pieces  of  canvass, 
two  being  joined  together,  making  a  Tent  large 
enough  for  two  m.en  to  crawl  in,  and  sleep  under, 
to  take  the  place  of  the  Sibley  Tents. 

One  day,  double-quicked  it  .about  a  mile,  when 
we  found  President  Lincoln,  and  the  Secretary  of 
of  War,  Hon.  Edwin  M  Stanton,  waiting  to 
review  Major  General  McDowell's  troops. 

Major  Sherman  paid  us  a  welcome  visit,  dis- 
pensing the  "  green-backs*'  for  our  pay. 

Orders  were  issued  to  cur  i^rigade,  that  we 
should  march  six  miles  evciy  day  w^iile  laying 
in   camp,    with    packed  knapbatkii,  to  accustom 


NINTH,   N.    Y.    S.   M.  81 

ourselves  to  the  hardsliips  of  m-irchin^:  ;  pnrsnnnt 
to  such  orders,  we  marched  to  Bell's  landing,  and 
back  again,  making  12  miles.  Also  had  knapsack 
drill  everv  morning. 

S'lnday  25th. — In  the  afternoon,  our  Brigade 
marched  towards  Acquia  creek,  over  rough  roads, 
through  woods,  up  hills  and  down  dales,  and  near- 
ing  ACQUIA  creek,  about  midnight,  laid  down 
near  the  road,  fatigued  with  a  quick  march  of 
15  miles. 

Monday  2Gth. — A  great  number  of  the  men 
having  fallen  out  from  fatigued,  reached  their 
commands,  when  the  Brigade  marched  down  to 
the  creek,  and  embarked  on  the  steamboat  South 
America,  which  transferred  ys  to  the  .steamer 
Vanderbilt,  laying  outside,  after  which  proceeded 
up  the  Potomac  river,  and  ran  aground  near 
Indian  Head,  where  we  remained  all  night.  A 
tow-boat  came  out  to  us  with  rations,  as  we  had 
had  nothing  to  eat,  since  leaving  camp  at 
Falmouth,  the  afternoon  previous.  The  decks 
were  wet  and  uncomfortable,  and  pretty  well 
crowded    for  a  night's  rest. 

Tuesday  27  th. — A  year  ago,  the  regiment  left 

New  York    cit}-,    expecting    to    return    in    a    few 

months,  but  on   this,  their  anniversary  day,  they 

find   themselves    on   a   steamer,   in   the  rotomac 

4* 


82      THREE  tears'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

river,  aground,  but  the  steamer  Red  Jacket,  came 
to  our  relief,  taking  us  off  from  the  Vanderbilt,  and 
landing  us  at  Alexandria,  Va.,  about  noon.  After 
landing,  we  marched  through  the  city,  outside 
of  which,  we  encamped.  Our  men  rambled  through 
the  city,  commemorating  their  anniversary  day, 
and  having  a  good  time  in  general.  Towards 
evening,  those  that  could  be  gathered  together, 
took  the  cars  for  Manassas  Junction,  distant  21 
miles,  and  on  arriving  there,  slept  in  the  cars  till 
the  next  morning. 

Wednesday  28 th. — Leaving  the  cars  in  the 
morning,  marched  about  2  miles,  and  encamped 
near  the  railroad. 


From  Feb.  25th  to  May  29th,  1862,  the  regiment 
made  twenty-three  marches,  travelling  218  miles. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  83 

CHAPTER    V. 
From  May  29,  to  Scj)temher  G,  1802. 

Friday  30th. — In  the  morning,  our  Division 
took  up  its  line  of  march,  and  passing  through 
GAINESVILLE,  took  the  cars  to  HAYMAIIKET, 
the  other  side  of  which,  the  bridge  crossing  Broad 
Run  creek,  had  been  destroyed  by  tlie  rebels,  and 
leaving  the  cars  there,  forded  the  creek,  and 
passed  through  THOROUGHFARE  Gap,  the 
roads  dr}',  and  the  weather  warm;  towards  night 
encamped  in  an  orchard,  having  rode  in  the  cars 
5  miles,  and  marched  about  7  miles. 

Saturday  31st. — In  the  morning  resumed  our 
march,  along  the  Manassas  Gap  railroad,  it  rain- 
ing hard  throughout  the  day  ;  and  passing  through 
the  small  villages  of  WHITE  PLAINS,  and 
SALEM,  and  late  in  the  afternoon,  encamped  in 
a  field  with  standing  grass,  on  the  suburbs  of  the 
latter  place.  Our  rubber  blankets  were  the  only 
articles  between  us  and  the  wet  grass,  and  we 
courted  repose  after  a  weary  march  of  10  miles. 

Sunday,  June  1st. — In  the  morning,  took  up 
the  line  of  march,  along  the  Manassas  Gap  rail- 
road, till  we  came  to  the  village  of  PIEDMONT, 
where  we  halted  for  several  hours,  when  resuming 


84       THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

the  march,  iBaving  a  guard  in  the  railroad  depot, 
Yv'ith  our  kDa])sacks,  taking  nothing  but  our 
haversacks  and  blankets  with  us,  we  passed 
through  the  small  villages  of  MARKHAM,  LIN- 
DEN, and  several  others,  and  fording  several 
small  streams  on  our  route,  passed  through 
MAXASSAS  Gap,  a  pass  in  the  Blue  Ridge 
Mountains,  and  after  dark  bivouac  in  the  w^oods 
near  FRONT  ROYAL.  It  was  a  rainy  day,  and 
the  night  was  tempestuous,  and  the  men  scattered 
themselves,  to  find  comfort  if  they  could,  from  the 
drenching  rain,  after  a  laborious  and  muddy 
march  of  17  miles. 

Monday  2d. — Resumed  our  march  in  the 
morning,  passing  FRONT  ROYAL,  marched 
about  two  miles  towards  the  Shenandoah  river; 
and  bivouac  early'  in  the  day,  on  a  hill,  near  the 
junction  of  the  North  and  South  forks  of  the 
river.  To  make  ourselves  comfortable,  we  con- 
fiscated the  rails  and  boards,  in  the  vicinity  of 
camp,  for  shelter  and  to  cook  w^ith.  We  made  a 
short  march  of  5  miles. 

Wednesday  ith  — Early  in  the  morning,  took 
up  the  line  of  march,  along  the  railroad,  and 
crossed  the  Shenandoah  river,  near  which  stream, 
early  in  the  day,  we  bivouac  in  a  cluster  of  pines 
and  cedars ;  the  forenoon  was  warm  and  clear ; 
and  the  afternoon  rainy,  continuing  through  the 


lIIltTII,   N.    Y.     S.    M.  85 

night.     The   march  was  a  short   one,  of  5  miles. 

Thurday  5th. — Resumed  our  march,  early  \\\ 
the  morning,  and  bivouac  early  in  the  day,  in  the 
voods, within  a  mile  of  the  bridge  crossing  the 
South  Fork  of  the  Shenandoah  River,  having 
made  a  short  march  of  5  miles. 

Friday  Gth. — In  the  morning,  marched  back 
towards  the  Shenandoah  river,  and  crossing  the 
bridge,  bivouac  early  in  the  afternoon,  in  the 
woods,  within  a  mile  of  FllOA'T  ROi'AL,  having 
marched  8  miles. 

FRONT  ROYAL,  the  county  town  of  Warren 
county,  Va.,  situated  on  the  Manassas  Gap  rail- 
road, and  but  a  short  distance  from  the  Shenan- 
doah river  ;  was  a  place  of  considerable  size  and 
importance,  previous  to  the  rebellion,  and  lays  in 
the  fertile  and  beautiful  valley  of  the  Shenandoah. 

While  laying  encamped,  our  knapsacks  which 
"was  left  at  Piedmont,  in  charge  of  men  detailed 
for  that  purpose,  arrived,  when  we  laid  out  camp. 

Brigadier  General  Ord,  commanding  our  divi- 
sion, was  relieved  by  Brigadier  General  Ricketts 
who  had  commanded  a  brigade  in  the  Division, 
and  who  was  wounded  and  taken  prisoner,  at  the 
first  battle  of  Bull  Run,  while  in  command  of  a 
battery,  known  as  "  Ricketts  Batter}',,'  of  v/hicli 
he  was  Captain. 

Tuesday   17th. — In     the    morning  marched    to 


86      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

FRONT  ROYAL,  and  took  the  cars  from  there  to 
Manassas  Junction,  a  distance  of  52  miles;  left 
the  cars,  and  marched  about  2  miles,  and  late  in 
the  afternoon  encamped  on  an  open  field,  within 
three  miles  of  the  "First  Bull  Run"  battle  ground 

tridayy  July  4th. — While  the  men  were  cele- 
brating, the  day  of  their  country's  independence, 
their  sports  about  noon,  was  interrupted  by  the 
orders  "to  pack  up,"  and  marching  through  a  hot^ 
broiling  sun,  passed  through  GAINESVILLE,  and 
about  sundown,  encamped  in  an  open  field,  about 
a  mile  from  that  place,  having  marched  12  miles. 

Saturday  5th- — Resumed  our  march  early  in 
the  morning,  the  heat  very  oppressive,  forded  a 
large  stream  running  across  the  road,  passed 
through  NEW  BALTIMORE,  and  late  in  the 
afternoon  encamped  in  an  open  field,  aboul  a  mile 
from  WARRENTON,  having  marched  10  miles. 

Heard  of  the  death  of  Henry  L.  Stevens,  who 
came  from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  Quarter- 
master ;  he  having  received  a  leave  of  absence, 
died  at  home,  of  consumption,  surrounded  by  his 
family  and  friends  ;  his  loss  was  deeply  regretted, 
by  the  regiment,  which  had  lost  an  eflicient  officer, 

Colonet  Stiles  appointed,  First  Lieutenant  A. 
Martin  Burtis  of  company  L.,  as  Quartermaster,' 
he  having  been  acting  as  such,  during  the  sick- 
ness of  the  late  Quartermaster. 


NINTH,     N.   Y.   S.  M.  87 

WARRENTON,  the  couTity  town  of  Fauquier 
county,  nine  miles  from  Warrenton  Junction, 
\vhich  lays  on  the  Ornn^ie  and  Alexandria  rail- 
road, a  branch  running  to  Warrenton,  which  was 
a  splendid  little  city,  containing  about  eight 
thousand  inhabitants,  most  of  the  males  were  in 
the  rebel  service  ;  there  were  some  fine  buildings, 
and  several  splendid  churches,  which  were  used 
as  hospitals ;  there  was  a  large  grave  yard, 
containing  the  graves  of  a  great  many  rebel  and 
Union  soldiers,  laying  side  by  side,  until  the  day 
of  resurrection.  The  inhabitants  were  rank  dis- 
unionists,  rejoicing  in  their  sentiments,  and  abhor- 
ring the  "  old  flag,"  under  which  their  ancestors^ 
had  lived  and  died. 

A  little  distance  from  Warrenton,  was  the 
Palatial  residence  of  extra-Billy  Smith,  well 
known  some  years  ago,  on  the  floors  of  Congress^ 
his  family  resides  here  in  perfect  security,  while 
he  is  in  the  confederacy,  helping  his  brothers,  of 
the  same  stripe,  in  their  accursed  conclave,  to  dis- 
member the  union. 

Captain  Bates,  of  the  Twelfth  Massachusetts 
volunteers,  was  appointed  Provost  Marshall  of  the 
city  of  Warrenton,  with  his  company,  and  compa- 
ry  C.  of  our  regiment,  which  were  quartered  in 
the  deserted  houses,  Captain  Bates  oflice  was  in  the 
City  Hall,  a  large  stone  building,  on  Main  street. 


88       THBEE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Major  General  John  C.  Pope,  was  here^ 
assigned  to  the  command  of  the  Department  of  the 
*'  Army  of  Virginia/'  comprising  all  the  troops 
around  Warrenton  and  its  vicinity. 

About  the  middle  of  July,  "the  Army"  began 
its  march,  leaving  onr  regiment,  and  a  small 
body  of  cavalry,  at  Warrenton;  Colonel  Stiles 
was  appointed  Military  Commander  of  the  Post, 
and  Captain  Hendrickson  of  company  G.,  was 
appointed  Provost  Marshall  ;  the  regiment  broke 
camp,  and  took  up  their  quarters,  in  the  deserted 
houses  in  the  city,  but  the  weather  being  too 
warm,  they  encamped  in  different  places  outside 
of  the  city,  while  the  Colonel  took  up  his  quarters 
in  a,  private  dwelling. 

The  regiment's  duties,  were  doing  provost 
duty,  loading  cars,  tending  the  hospitals,  which 
were  moving  to  the  rear,  as  fast  as  possible. 

Our  Uress  Parades  and  Guard  Mountings,  took 
place  on  Main  street,  the  band  playing  National 
**  Airs,"  at  first,  there  could  not  be  seen  a  female, 
in  the  street,  but  casting  your  eyes  up  towards  the 
windows,  they  could  be  seen  peeping  through  the 
blinds,  but  in  a  few  evenings,  they  came  boldly 
out,  and  could  be  seen  talking  with  our  men,  and 
witnessing  our  evolutions. 

A  member  of  company  D,  while  rambling 
through  the  city  one  day,  came  across  the    office 


NINTH,  N.   y.    S.   M.  89 

formerly  occnpiod  by  the  "Warronton  Whi^, "  on 
entering,  he  discovered  a  Washington  hand  press, 
and  on  the  imposing  stone,  was  a  reprint  in  type 
of  the  Richmond  Dispatch  ;  leaving  the  onice,  and 
pursuing  his  inve-'tigations  furtlier,  he  found  print- 
ing materials  secreted  in  different  parts  of  the 
city,  and  moving  them  to  the  office,  associated 
with  him,  a  member  of  company  L.,  and  they 
sent  to  Washington,  After  paper,  and  shortly  after- 
wards, appeared  a  little  sheet,  called  the  ♦'  New 
York  Ninth,"  and  of  the  first  number  was  issued 
two  editions,  one  of  fifteen  hundred,  and  the  other, 
of  one  thousand  copies,  it  passed  through  the 
second  number,  issuing  two  thousand  copies,  when 
the  regiment  was  ordered  to  join  the  Drigade. 

The  members  of  the  regiment,  held  several 
musical  soirees,  in  an  enclosure  belonging  to  the 
Warrenton  Hotel,  the  ladies  were  invited  to 
attend,  the  Programmes  were  printed  in  good 
style,  and  consisted  of  comic  and  sentimental 
songs,  recitations  from  Shakespeare  and  others  ; 
the  Band  discoursed  sweet  music  to  the  admiring 
ear,  playing  National  *'  Airs,"  and  lively  tunes  ; 
the  performances  were  harmoniously  conducted, 
and  the  entertainments  concluded  with  a  good 
feeling  existing  between  the  people  and  tlie  mem- 
bers of  the  "  New  York  Ninth." 

Tuesday^  August  5th. — IMajor  Rutherford  took 


90       THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

command  of  the  regiment,  Colonel  Stiles  not  hav- 
ing been  relieved  from  his  command  of  Military 
Comimander,  and  Lieutenant  Colonel  Atterbury, 
being  sick  ;  the  regiment  marched  early  in  the 
morning,  and  halted  lor  several  hours  at  SUL- 
PHUR SPRLNGS,  seven  miles  from  Warren  ton. 
These  springs  previous  to  the  rebellion,  was  a 
great  place  of  resort  for  the  elite  of  Warrenton  and 
its  vicinity  ;  there  was  a  hotel,  with  other  large 
buildings,  which  had  been  entirely  destroyed. 
Resuming  our  march,  crossed  the  North  branch  of 
the  Rappahannock  river,  and  marching  about  two 
miles  further,  encamped  late  in  the  afternoon,  in  a 
cluster  of  pines,  the  weather  clear  and  warm,  hav- 
ing marched  10  miles. 

Wednesdcuj  Gth. — In  the  morning  continued  the 
march,  through  a  hot,  broiling  sun,  and  towards 
evening  encamped  within  a  mile  of  CULPEPPER, 
where  we  re-joined  the  Brigade.  This  was  an 
uncomfortable  march  of  15  miles. 

Friday  8th. —  Towards  noon,  the  Division  took 
up  its  line  of  march,  passing  through  CULPEP- 
PER, and  halted  for  several  hours  in  a  thick  pine 
woods,  the  sun  hot,  and  not  a  breath  of  wind 
stirring,  and  towards  evening,  marched  a  little 
further,  when  we  encamped,  in  an  open  field, 
having  marched  5  miles. 

Saturday  9th. — At  day-break,  broke  camp,  and 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  01 

marched  about  two  miles,  when  we  halted  in  a 
narrow  dirt  road,  unprotected  iron  the  hot,  broil- 
ing sun  ;  there  we  drew  rations,  being  hungry  lor 
the  want  of  them  ;  heavy  cannonading  was  heard 
near  by,  when  the  news  was  brought,  that  Bank's 
troops,  were  engaged  with  the  rebels  at  CEDAR 
Mountain,  about  5  miles  dijitant ;  late  in  the  after- 
noon, Major  Generals  Pope  and  McDowell,  rode 
by,  and  our  Division  comprising  the  Brigades  of 
Tower's,  Duryea's  and  HartsufFs,  fell  in  to  line, 
and  made  a  quick  march  of  two  miles,  when  they 
halted  in  a  field  near  the  road,  and  stacking  their 
anns,  unslung  knapsacks,  and  detailed  a  guard  to 
remain  in  charge  of  them,  and  taking  up  their 
a7'ms,  filed  into  the  road,  making  a  quick  march 
towards  where  the  contest  was  raging  ;  the  roar 
of  artillery  was  heard  nearer,  and  nearer,  as  we 
advanced  ;  halted,  and  stacked  arms  lor  a  lew  mo- 
ments, when  making  a  quick  march,  we  neared 
the  field  of  action,  the  night  being  moonlight,  our 
bayonets  glistened  in  the  light,  that,  and  one  of 
the  Bands  in  Carroll's  Brigade,  commencing  to 
play,  enabled  the  rebels  to  judge  where  the  re-in- 
forcements  were,  so  they  endeavored  to  plant  their 
batteries,  so  as  to  get  a  range  of  the  road,  their 
range  was  an  inaccurate  one,  by  double  quicking 
it  into  the  field,  we  were  within  the  range,  the 
shots  and  shells  whistling  over  our  heads,  it  was 


92  THREE  YEASS'     CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

really  a  splendid  sight  for  a  person  out  of  danger. 
As  the  rebels  changed  the  position  of  their 
artillery,  we  would  be  obliged  to  double-quick  it 
so  as  to  keep  out  of  their  range  ;  Tower's  Brigade 
had  the  advance,  and  several  times  whilst  halting, 
we  would  lay  down  with  our  aru.s  near  us,  and 
endeavor  to  sleep,  but  would  soon  be  roused  up  to 
change  our  j^ositions.  The  cannonnading  and 
musketry  was  kept  up,  on  both  sides,  till  near 
mid-night,  when  Brigadier  General  HartsuflT 
addressed  our  regiment,  saying,  '*  that  one  of  the 
rebel  batteries,  had  been  silenced,  and  that  Briga- 
dier General  Ricketts',  commanding  our  Division, 
wished  him  to  send  a  regiment  to  support  one  of 
the  batteries,  and  that  he  had  chosen  the  'New 
York  Kinth,'  for  that  duty,  knowing  that  if  the 
battery  should  become  engaged,  that  he  would 
hear  a  good  account  of  it."  The  regiment  was 
divided  iQto  two  wings,  each  wing  supporting  a 
sect  on  of  artillery  ;  they  laid  down  some  distance 
from  them,  but  would  no  sooner  get  into  a  doze, 
then  it  would  be,  change  position  to  some  other 
portion  ot  the  field,  so  it  was,  all' night  long;  at 
times  we  were  near  enough,  to  hear  the  rebel 
ofilcrrs,  giving  orders  to  their  men,  but  the  night 
was  so  dark,  that  we  could  not  see  each  other. 

Sunday  10th. — Some  time  after  daybreak,  we 
were    relieved   from  supporting  the  battery,  and 


NINTH,   N.    Y.     S.   M.  93 

returning  to  the  Brig^ado,  we  moved  into  a  field  of 
standing  corn,  where  Colonel  Stiles  again  took 
command  of  tlio  regiment,  having  been  relieved 
from  his  po  ition  as  Military  Commander,  at 
Warrentoa  ;  Major  Rutherford  while  in  command, 
behaved  gallantly  and  nobly,  proving  that  he  was 
capable  of  his  assumed  position.  Throughout 
the  day,  both  sides  were  busy  burying  the  dead,  a 
cessation  of  hostillilies  having  taken  place.  The 
day  being  rainy,  the  corn  stocks  was  torn  up  to 
make  a  temporary  shelter,  to  protect  us  from  the 
storm.  Towards  night,  the  Brigade  moved  out  of 
the  corn  field,  into  one,  with  tall,  standing  grass, 
and  one  regiment  at  a  time,  was  sent  after  their 
knapsacks,  and  returning  to  the  field,  pitched  their 
Tents. 

Tuesd'iy  12th. — During  the  morning,  broke 
camp,  and  laid  in  the  woods  near  by,  and  towards 
night,  pitched  Tents,  on  an  open  field,  outside  of 
the  woods. 

Friday  15th. — In  the  morning  broke  camp,  and 
followed  in  pursuit  of  the  rebels,  who  had 
retreated,  and  crossing  the  late  battle  ground, 
we  saw  horses  laying  aronnd  unburip.d,  broken 
wagons  scattered  round  about,  and  considerable 
property  burnt,  having  the  appearance  of  a  hasty 
retreat  of  the  rebels  ;  towards  evening,  we 
encamped  within  two  miles  of  the  Kapidan  river, 


94      THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

on  the  road  leading  to  it,  in  an  open  field  ;  sent 
out  pickets,  about  a  mile  from  camp.  Made  a 
march  of  8  miles. 

Since  Major  General  Pope,  assumed  the  com- 
mand of  the  *'  Army  of  Virginia,"  besides  our 
knapsacks,  blankets,  shelter  tents,  and  canteens? 
we  were  ordered  to  carry  five  days  rations  in  oup 
haversacks,  and  sixty  rounds  of  cartridges,  twenty 
rounds  more,  than  we  had  formerly  carried, 
making  a  heavy  load,  on  a  hot,  summer's  day. 

Sunday  17th. — An  order  having  been  issued 
from  the  War  Department,  that  there  should  be 
only  one  Band  to  a  Brigade,  and  to  muster  out  all 
others  ;  our  Band  started  for  home,  amidst  the 
regrets  of  the  rank  and  file  of  the  regiment.  Brig- 
adier General  Carroll,  while  reconn'oitering  the 
position  of  the  rebels,  on  the  South  side  of  the 
Rapid  an  river,  was  shot  at,  the  ball  taken  efiect 
in  his  breast ;  he  was  carried  to  the  rear,  in  an 
ambulance,  passing  our  camp  at  noon.  Shortly 
afterwards,  broke  camp,  and  retreated  about  2 
miles,  when  we  encamped  on  a  level  piece  of 
land,  and  put  out  pickets. 

Monday  18th. — In  accorda,nce  with  an  orderj 
issued  by  President  Lincoln,  "  for  a  general  muster 
of  the  Army  and  Navy  of  the  United  States,"  we 
were  mustered  in  a  field,  near  camp,  by  Brigadier 
General  Hartsuff'.     In  the  afternoon,  striking  our 


NINTH,     N,  y.   8  M.  95 

tents,  and  stacking  arms^  laid  around  till  nip^ht, 
when  we  receiv^ed  orders,  to  sleep  with  our  arms^ 
near  us,  and  equipments  on,  ready  to  fall  in  to 
line,  as  quietly  as  possible.  The  nigiit  was  dark, 
till  mid-night,  when  the  moon  made  his  appear- 
ance, and  we  fell  quietly  into  line,  and  marched  a 
short  distance,  to  the  road,  where  we  laid  for  the 
remainder  of  the  night  ;  it  was  pretty  chilly,  and 
the  troops  had  kindled  fires  of  rails,  all  along  the 
road,  to  keep  themselves  warm.  Our  retreat  was 
delayed  by  the  road  being  filled  with  the  advance 
troops,  and  the  wagon  trains ;  our  corps  covered 
the  rear  of  the  whole  army. 

Tuesday  19th.— About  10  A.  M.,  the  road 
being  clear,  we  continued  the  retreat,  passing 
through  a  portion  of  the  late  battle  field,  where 
was  boxes  of  hard  bread,  which  the  rebels  had 
left  on  their  retreat,  and  which  our  men  pitched 
upon,  with  a  ravenous  and  hungry  appetite,  they 
being  short  of  rations  ;  pursuing  our  march, 
passed  through  CULPEPPER  and  BRAND  Y 
Station,  on  a  quick  march,  late  in  the  night,  being 
so  dark,  that  we  had  to  grope  our  way  along  ; 
at  a  late  hour,  crossed  the  railroad  bridge,  over 
the  Rappahannock  river,  at  Rappahannock  Sta- 
tion, and  moving  along  its  banks  for  a  short  dis- 
tance, the  brigade  nestled  down  in  a  cluster  of 
small   pines,    in    a  swampy  place,  and  the   men 


96       THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

scattered  themselves,  promiscuously  around,  to 
sleep  if  possible.  This  was  a  quick  and  fatiguing 
march,  of  22  miles. 

Wednesday  2Uth. — In  the  morning  the  Brigade 
getting  into  shape,  the  men  finding  their  regi- 
ments, moved  to  higher  grounds,  near  the  banks 
of  the  river,  where  the  artillery  was  drawn  up  in 
position,  and  there  we  formed  a  line  of  battle,  and 
stacked  our  arms,  and  laid  down  in  the  rear  of 
them.  Seveial  times  in  the  day,  changed  our 
position,  as  the  rebels  were  visible  on  the  South 
side  of  the  river. 

Thursday  21st. —  Laid  in  position,  on  the  banks 
of  the  river,  all  daj\  Our  Corps,  comprising  the 
Divisions,  of  King's,  Ricketts'  and  McCalls,  were 
the  only  troops  in  the  vicinity,  which  Corps  cov- 
ered the  retreat  of  pope's  Army. 

Friday  22^i.—'\y^iiQ  in  the  forenoon,  our  Brigade 
separating  from  the  Corps,  crossed  to  the  South 
side  of  the  river,  about  a  mile  from  the  railroad 
bridge,  on  a  pontoon  bridge,  built  by  the  pioneers, 
of  rails  ;  after  crossing,  marched  within  a  short 
distance  of  the  railroad  bridge,  and  encamped  in 
a  hollow,  near  the  banks  of  the  river. 

Com.panies  were  detailed  alternately,  from 
each  regiment  in  the  Brigade,  to  throw  up  earth- 
works, some  distance  from  camp,  working  night 
and  day. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.    S.    M-  97 

iS'^z/Jr/'"?/.  v!-i!]i.--Ti  having  Ijpcn  raining  hard, 
through  the  previous  day  and  night,  and  still  con- 
tinuing, caused  the  river  to  raise,  and  being 
afraid  that  the  railroad  bridge  would  be  carried 
away,  early  in  the  morning,  was  ordered  to  cross 
to  the  North  side  of  the  river,  and  jcnning  the 
Division,  formed  a  line  of  haltlc.  near  the  banks 
of  the  river  ;  the  rebels  took  possession  of  our 
abandoned  earthworks,  and  shelled  us,  our  artillery 
returned  the  compliment,  when  a  fierce  cannonad- 
ing was  kept  up  on  both  sides  for  several  hours  ; 
there  was  no  one  injured  from  our  regiment,  but 
several  from  the*  Brigade.  In  the  afternoon,  con- 
tinued the  retreat,  heavy  cannonnading  being 
heard  in  the  direction  of  Sulphur  Springs,  and 
near  sundown,  bivouac  near  the  road,  in  a  cluster 
of  pines,  and  sent  out  pickets,  a  short  distance  ; 
after  sundown,  a  shower  of  rain  passed  over, 
wetting  us  through.     JMade  a  march,  of  8  miles. 

Monday  25th. — In  the  morning,  resumed  the 
march,  on  the  road  leading  to  Warrenton,  the 
wagon  train,  taking  the  road  leading  to  Catlett's 
Station  ;  the  troops  pursued  their  march,  passing 
in  sight  of  WARRENTON,  leaving  it  on  our 
right,  and  early  in  the  afternoon,  encamped  on  the 
Waterloo  road,  the  men  hungry  after  a  fatiguing 
march  of  VZ  miles. 
5 


98       THREE  YEAKS^  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Government  rations  being  scarce,  our  men 
foraged  the  country,  bringing  in  hogs,  corn,  pota- 
toes, etc.  ;  many  an  empty  stomach,  was  filled  with 
green  corn,  roasted  with  the  husks  on,  and  green 
apples,  stewed,  which  made  an  apology  for  a 
dinner,  for  a  hungry  man. 

Tuesday  26th. — In  the  morning,  marched  about 
a  mile  towards  Sulphur  Springs,  having  heard 
cannonnading  in  that  direction,  when  the  Division 
halted  in  a  field,  near  the  road,  for  several  hours, 
after  which  they  countermarched,  back  to  their 
camps. 

Wednesday  27th. — In  the  morning,  marched 
towards  Sulphur  Springs,  about  a  mile,  and  alter 
halting  for  some  time,  countermarched,  back  to  the 
camp.  Late  in  the  afternoon,  made  a  quick 
march  through  WARRENTON,  Tower's  Brigade, 
covering  the  retreat,  the  roads  were  rough,  and 
bad,  covered  with  mud  and  water,  and  near  mid- 
night, halted  to  rest  for  awhile,  near  NEW  BAL- 
TIMORE, the  men  laying  on  the  ground  to  sleep, 
after  a  fatiguing  march  of  8  miles. 

Thursday  28th. — About  daybreak,  took  up 
the  line  of  march,  keeping  on  the  road,  till  within 
a  few  miles  of  GAINESVILLE,  when  our  Divi- 
sion took  a  short  cut  across  the  fields,  and  came 
into  a  road  leading  to  HAYMARKET,  where 
leaving  the  knapsacks,  under  a  guard,   made  a 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  99 

quick  mnrch  to  TIIOROUGn-FARE  GAP,  to 
hold  Longstreet's  rebel  forces,  in  check,  Avhile  the 
Union  troops  were  marching  to  JMunassas  ;  our 
Division  arrived,  just  in  the  nick  of  time,  as  a  few 
moments  later,  Longstreet's  forces  would  have 
been  through  the  Gap.  Our  regiment  supported 
the  Eleventh  Pennsylvania,  in  line  of  baltlcy 
and  advanced  through  tall  grass  and  bushes,  and 
up  a  steep  and  perilous  hill  ;  the  engagement 
was  kept  up  on  both  sides,  with  musketry  an  i 
artillery,  for  several  hours,  keeping  them  from 
coming  through  the  Gap,  the  required  time,  when 
we  withdrawed,  the  cavalry  felling  trees  across, 
as  an  obstruction.  The  Eleventh  Pennsylvania's, 
loss,  was  severe,  our  regiment  not  losing  a  man. 
Returning  to  Ilaymarket,  and  taking  up  our 
knapsacks,  made  a  quick  march,  and  near  mid- 
night, bivouac  near  GxVINESVILLE  ;  sent  out 
pickets,  and  laid  down  to  slec]),  after  a  fatiguing 
march  of  14  miles. 

Fiiday  29th. — At  day -break,  marched  towards 
BRISCOE  Station,  near  which  place,  early  in  the 
day,  we  halted  lor  several  hours  ;  here  the  Union 
troops  were  engaged  with  the  rebels,  the  day 
before,  compelling  the  rebels  to  retreat;  resumed 
the  march,  fording  Broad  Run,  and  marching  to 
1\JANASSAS  JUA'CTIOX,  where  we  halted  for 
some  time,  and  a^ain  resuniing  the  march,  crossed 


100  TIIKEE   years'     campaign   OF   TUE 

the  BULLi  RUN  battle-ground,  pass'ng  a  number 
of  log  houses,  which  had  been  the  winter  quaiters 
of  the  rebels,  and  late  in  the  afternoon,  stacked 
ar?7is  in  a  field,  near  where  the  Second  Battle  of 
BULL  RUN,  was  taking  place  ;  laid  down  behind 
the  stacks  to  sleep  ;  the  weather  was  very  chilly. 
JMade  a  hungry  and  fatiguing  march  of  15  miles, 
Saturday  30th  —Second  Battle  of  Bull  Run — 
Although  there  had  been  heavy  skirmishing  the 
day  previous,  it  commenced  this  day  in  earnest  ; 
Major  General  IMcDowell,  being  in  command  of 
the  left  Flank,  sent  our  Division  to  different  parts 
of  the  field,  wherever  they  were  needed,  lor  a 
support,  keeping  us  continually  changing  positions 
on  the  field,  lowards  noon,  we  left  knapsacks, 
in  the  woods,  under  a  guard,  and  early  in  the 
afternoon,  our  Brigade  was  placed  in  the  first  line 
of  battle^  advanced  through  the  woods,  on  to  an 
open  field,  the  rebels  plain  in  sight,  and  hotly 
engaged  along  the  line  ;  here  our  regiment,  which 
was  on  the  left  of  the  Brigade,  double-quicked  it, 
to  the  extreme  left  Flank,  of  the  Battle  line,  and 
forming  in  a  small  cluster  of  thick  woods,  laid 
down  in  line  of  battle,  waiting  for  the  rebels  to 
advance,  through  the  cleared  field  ;  after  a  short 
time,  they  were  seen  steadily  advancing  in 
column,  when  withia  musket  range,  we  opened 
lire  upon  them,  which  caused  them  to  retreat,  and 


NINTH,    N,     Y.    S   M.  101 

we  fell  bnck,  to  a  road  on  the  eui^f^  of  the  \voo;ls, 
where  wo  found  the  Twelfth  and  Seventeenth, 
United  States,  infantry,  laying  on  the  road,  and 
our  regiment  formed  to  the  left  of  them,  being  on 
the  extreme  left  Flank,  of  the  Battle  field  ;  in  a 
short  time,  the  rebel  troops,  cautiously  advanced 
through  the  cluster  of  woods,  that  we  had  left, 
as  they  came  in  range,  we  advanced  to  the  fence, 
and  poured  in  a  deadly  volley  upon  them,  and 
withdrawing  from  the  fence,  and  loading  while 
laying  on  our  backs,  advanced  again  to  the  fence, 
and  so  on,  uniil  we  compelled  them  to  fall  back  ; 
we  must  have  been  engaged  neai  ly  two  hours, 
and  our  loss  in  killed  and  wounded  was  pretty 
severe  ;  they  having  flanked  us  and  placed  their 
artillery,  so  as  to  have  a  cross-fire  upon  u?,  poured 
down  their  grape  and  canister  in  our  midst, 
compelling  us  to  retreat,  which  we  did  in  good 
order,  and  halting  in  an  orchard  to  the  rear,  hun- 
gry and  thirsty.  After  resting  in  the  orchard  for 
some  time,  marched  a  little  distance,  and  halted 
under  a  hill,  and  laid  there  till  after  dark,  when 
the  Army  commenced  its  famous  retreat,  in  good 
order,  although  they  were  tired  and  hungry,  still 
they  marched  along  tlirough  fear  of  being  taken 
prisoners  ;  crossed  the  Bull  Ilun  bridge,  and  forded 
Broad  Run,  and  several  other  streams,  and  as  we 
neared    Centreville,     considering?    ourselves    safe 


102      THREE  YEARS^  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

irom  being  captured,  laid  down  alongside  the  road 
to  rest,  near  morning. 

Sunday  31. — Before  daybreak,  commenced  to 
rain,  coming  down  in  torrents,  completely  drench- 
ing us  through  to  the  skin,  and  we  completed  our 
retreat  to  Centreville,  where  we  arrived  early  in 
the  day,  and  the  different  Brigades  displayed  from 
high  eminences,  their  colors,  so  that  those  who 
were  not  able  to  keep  up  with  their  regiments, 
would  find  them.  The  men  having  been  a  long 
time  without  rations,  salt  pork  and  hard  bread, 
was  dealt  out  lavishly.  In  the  afternoon,  the 
Brigade  moved  out  of  Centreville,  a  little  distance, 
where  we  pitched  our  Tents,  in  a  low,  swampy 
piece  of  land.  On  our  retreat  from  the  battle-field, 
we  left  our  knapsacks  behind,  which  fell  into  the 
hands  of  the  rebels,  leaving  us  nothing  but  our 
blankets  and  shelter  tents.  The  retreat  commenced 
after  dark,  and  early  the  next  morning,  brought 
up  in  CENTREVILLE,  a  distance  of  8  miles. 

Monday,  September  1st. — Towards  noon,  made 
a  quick  march  towards  CHANTILLY,  distant  4 
miles,  and  there  drawing  up  the  Brigade  in  line  of 
battle,  across  a  road,  as  a  support  of  Kearney's 
Division,  who  were  engaged  with  the  rebels,  both 
sides  keeping  up  a  roar  of  artiller}'  and  musketry, 
till  near  sunset,  when  the  contest  ceased.  Our 
regiment  formed  on  the  left  of  the  road,  near  a 


NINTH,  Xe  Y.     S.   M.  103 

Louse,  and  in  a  field  with  hay  stacked  ;  stacked 
a7'ms,  and  laid  behind  them,  all  day  ;  the  wounded 
were  carried  through  our  lines,  to  a  house,  which 
was  used  as  a  hospital  ;  rained  hard  all  day. 
At  night  we  took  hay  from  the  stack,  to  lay  under 
us,  not  being  allowed  to  put  up  our  Tents,  or 
make  fires,  we  laid  down  in  line,  our  ar?ns  near 
us,  to  sleep,  wet  and  liungry. 

Tuesday  2d. — In  the  morning,  were  allowed  to 
make  fires,  to  dry  our  wet  tents  and  blankets,  and 
to  cook  breakfast  with,  the  rebels  having  retreated, 
during  the  night.  About  10  A.  M.,  the  Corps 
made  a  quick  march,  passing  through  FAIRFAX 
COUR  f-IIOUSE,  and  taking  the  road  leading  to 
Bailey's  Cross  Roads,  passing  through  a  fertile, 
and  well  watered  country ;  the  orchards  were 
filled  with  apples,  pcacljes,  etc.,  which  was  just 
beginning  to  ripen  ;  and  the  gardens  were  filled 
with  vegetables ;  several  hours  after  sundown, 
we  encamped  on  HALL'S  HILL, altera  laborious 
march  of  20  miles. 

Herb  ends  the  memorable  retreat,  of  the 
"  Army  of  Virginia/'  under  PJajor  General  Pope, 
which  left  the  Rapidan  river,  on  the  17th  day  of 
August,  and  pitched  their  Tents  onHall's  Hill,  the 
2d  day  ol  Septv^mbcr,  having  made  continuous  and 
laborious  marches,  with  a  scarcity  of  rations,  and 
clothing,  many  of  the  men  making  the  marches, 


104      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

barefooted.  On  our  retreat  we  participated  in  the 
engagements  at  Rappahannock  Station,  ThorougU- 
Fare  Gap,  Second  Bull  Run  and  Chantilly,  the 
nights  were^  very  chill\',  and  the  men  suffered 
severely,  many  of  them,  not  having  a  shirt  to 
their  back. 

HALL'S  HILL,  where  we  encamped,  was 
about  four  miles  from  Alexandria,  Va.,  and  the 
capitol  at  Washington,  could  be  seen  from  it, 
which  was  six  miles,  I'rom  camp ;  it  was  a  pleas- 
ant and  healthy  place,  not  far  from  the  Alexandria 
and  Fairfax  railroad. 

Our  men  made  themselves  as  comfortable  as 
possible,  receiving  the  usual  government  rations, 
and  our  accommodating  sutler,  put  up  his  ten?., 
and  opened  his  goods,  which  consisted  of  every- 
thing to  satiate  the  ai)petite. 

The  "Army  of  Virginia,"  were  encamped, 
in  the  vicinity  of  UPTON  and  HALL'S  Hills,  to 
rest  themselves,  and  re-organize  the  Army,  after 
its  defeat  at  Bull  Run  and  Chantilly. 

The  '-Army  of  Virginia,"  was  re-organized,  as 
the  *' Army  of  the  Potomac."  under  command  of 
Major  General  George  B.  McClellan  ;  and  Major 
General  Joseph  Hooker,  to  command  the  First 
Corps,  (ours)  in  place  of  Major  General  McDow- 
ell, relieved. 

Our  Corps,  comprised  the  Divisions  of  King's 


NINTH,   N.    Y.    S.   M.  105 

Ilicketts  (onrs),  and  JMcCalTs,  Pennsylvania  Re- 
serves ;  and  Riclcetts'  Division,  of  the  Brigades  of 
I'ower's,  Durvea's  and  IlarlsufT's;  and  IlartsufT's 
Brigade,  of  the  Twelilli  and  Tliirteenlh  Massa- 
chusetts, and  the  Eleventh  Pennsylvania,  volun- 
teers, and  our  regiment. 

While  laying  in  camp,  requisitions  were  made, 
for  clothing,  but  they  \vere  not  drawn. 

Fresh  beef  was  drawn  every  other  day,  and 
we  recruited  ourselves,  for  the  commencement  of 
an  active  cami^aign,  which  took  place,  after  lay- 
ing in  camp,  about  a  week. 


From  May  29th,  to  Sept.  Gth,  1802,  the  regiment 
made  twenty-three  marches,  travelling  231  miles. 

5* 


106     THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  0?  THE 

CHAPTER    VI. 

From  September  6,  to  October    26,  1802. 

Saturday,  September  6th. — The  "  Army  of  the 
Potomac,"  opened  its  campaign,  under  its  new 
commander,  by  breaking  camps,  and  st  rting  on 
a  march,  about  sundown  ;  crossed  the  Aqueduct 
Bridge,  passing  through  GEOllGETOW  \,  in  the 
latter  part  of  the  night,  and  pur  ued  our  march, 
passing  through  WASHINGTON  city,  taking  the 
road  towards  Uockville,  and  as  day  was  breaking, 
we  halted  near  the  road,  a  short  distance  from 
Washington,  and  laid  down  to  rest  alter  a  toilsome 
march  of  10  miles. 

Sunday  7th. — After  a  few  hours  rest,  fell  in  to 
line,  and  pursued  the  march,  the  weather  very  hot» 
passed  Fort  Albany,  near  Brightswood  ;  along  the 
route,  the  country  was  in  a  high  state  of  cultiva- 
tion ;  the  orchards  filled  with  apple  trees,  which 
hung  loaded  with  that  delicious  fruit ;  the  fields 
were  filled  with  potatoes,  beans,  tomatoes,  ect., 
which  were  scattered  in  profusion  ;  towards 
evening  passed  through  the  small  village  of  LEE- 
BO  RO,  near  which,  we  encamped,  having  that 
day  marched  11  miles. 


NINTH,    N.    Y.    S.   M.  107 

Tuesday  Otb. — Early  in  tlic  morn  1112:,  resumed 
the  march,  the  sun  liot,  and  the  roads  dusty  ; 
passed  through  MECHANICS  town,  hitc  in  the 
evening,  near  which  phace,  we  encamjicd,  in  a 
cleared  field,  a  short  distance  from  the  road. 
Marched  through  a  hot,  broiling  sun,  10  miles. 

'Wednesday  10th. — In  the  morning,  wended 
our  way  along,  passing  through  COOKESVILLE, 
near  which  place,  Jate  in  the  afternoon,  we 
encamped,  in  a  cleared  field,  near  the  road,  having 
made  a  march  through  the  hot  sun,  of  15  miles. 

Friday  12th. — In  the  afternoon,  our  regiment 
received  knapsacks,  shoes,  pants  and  blankets,  but 
no  shirts,  or  under  clothing,  when  the  Brigade 
took  up  its  line  of  march,  the  Sixteenth  Maine 
volunteers,  a  few  days  from  home,  joining  our 
Brigade;  passed  through  LISBON  and. POPLAR 
SINKINGS,  and  near  sundown,  encamped  in 
RIDGEVILLE,  on  a  cleared  field,  near  the  main 
street.     This  was  a  toilsome  march  of  8  miles. 

Saturday  18th. — Early  in  the  morning,  resumed 
the  march,  leaving  the  Sixteenth  Maine,  behind, 
to  guard  the  railroad  ;  Colonel  Stiles,  having 
received  a  leave  of  absence,  the  night  previous, 
the  command  of  the  regiment,  devolved  upon 
Lieutenant  Colonel  Atterbury,  and  the  Corps 
on  the  march,  passed  through  NEW  MARKET, 
and    pursuing    the   march,    long  alter  night  fall, 


108      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

crossed  the  bridge  over  the  Monocacy  river,  near 
FREDERICK  city,  ^vhere  we  encamped,  after  a 
tedious  march  of  13  miles. 

Sunday  14th. — Early  in  the  morning  broke 
camp,  and  took  a  bye-road  that  led  to  Frederick 
city,  halting  for  some  time  to  allow  the  troops  in 
advance  to  push  forward,  when  we  resumed  the 
march,  passing  through  the  principal  streets  of  the 
city,  where  we  halted  for  sometime  ;  the  weather 
was  very  warm,  and  on  the  stoop  of  nearly  ever)'' 
house,  sat  a  bucket  of  cold  water,  and  fair  young 
maidens,  with  cups  in  their  hands,  filling  them, 
for  the  soldiers  out  of  the  buckets  ;  in  some  houses 
they  lavishly  gave  pies,  cakes,  etc.,  to  the  w^orn 
out  and  hungry  soldiers:  the  glorious  "stars  and 
stripes,''  were  proudly  floating  from  many  a  build- 
ing, where  a  week  before,  they  had  baen  pulled 
down,  to  make  room  for  the  traitors'  dirty  rag, 
the  ''  stars  and  bars,"  but  thanks  to  the  Union 
cavalry,  who  several  days  before,  drove  the  trai- 
tors, through  the  streets,  in  a  hand-to-hand  conflict, 
compelling  them  to  leave  the  city,  when  that 
glorious  ■'  old  flag,"  was  again  re-instated  in  its 
former  places,  amidst  the  joy  and  congratulations 
of  the  inhabitants,  who  had  been  robbed  by  the 
rebtls,  and  paid  in  their  wo;  ih less  currency.  Even 
the  little  children,  w^elcomed  the  Union  forces, 
as  they  were  gathered  in  groups  with  little  flags 


NINTH,   N.  Y.     S.   M.  109 

in  their  hands,    and  waved    them,  while   sin2:injr 
National  '*airs,"  joyfully  welcoming  us  to  their 
city.     All  that  we  met  appeared  joyous  at  the  re- 
occupation   of   their  city,    by  the    Union    forces. 
ResLimini^   the   march,  and    passing  through    the 
city,  took  llic  IMiddletown  pike,  the  troops  march- 
ing in  column,  on  both  sides  ot  the  road,  while  the 
road  was    filled    with    artillery  ;    the    troops    in 
advance   of  our   Corps,   were   engaged   with  the 
rebels,  in  the  streets  of  ]\Iiddleto\vn,  driving  them 
through  the  town  ;   several  hours    afterwards,  as 
"W'e  marched  through  that  place,  we  were  joyfully 
welcomed  by  the  inhabitants,  finding  a  bucket  of 
cold  water,  on   nearly  every  stoop,  and  a  young 
lady  to  wait   upon  us.     IMarching  along,  we  met 
squads  of  rebel  prisoners,  going  to  the  rear,  under 
guard,  and  passed  several  barns,  filled  with  them. 
We  came  to  a  small  stream,  which  we  had  to  ford, 
as  the  rebels  hadbu'^nt  the  bridge,  on  their  retreat, 
to  delay  our  advance,  which  they  did  but  slightly, 
as  the  stream    was    shallow   and  easily  forded. 
Our  Division  on  coming  near  the   stream,   found 
the  bridge  still  burning,  and  some  of  ihc  members 
of    the    Fourteenth    Brooklyn   Militia,    of   King's 
Division,  working  on   an   engine,  to  put  out  the 
fire.     After  crossing  the  stream,  halted  along  the 
road  for  some  time,  the  advance  troops,  engaged  a 
shoit  distance  ahead  of  us.  llesuming  our  march, 


110      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

late  ill  the  afternoon^  left  the  Hagerstown  pike, 
turriing  off  on  a  bye- road,  where  we  made  a  quick 
march  for  several  miles,  halting  in  a  field,  unslung 
knapsacks,  and  leaving  them  under  guard,  pusrsued 
the  march  on  quick  time,  over  fields  and  roads,  till 
we  came  to  SOUTH  Mountain,  where  the  battle 
was  being  fought ;  taking  the  extreme  left  of  the 
line,  the  Brigade  advanced  up  the  Mountain,  over 
a  steep  and  precipitous  road,  filled  with  brush, 
and  small,  loose  stones,  which  gave  way  under  our 
feet ;  reaching  the  summit,  the  brigade  formed  in 
line  of  battle,  supporting  the  "  Pennsylvania 
Reserves,"  belonging  to  our  Corps,  who  were 
thrown  forward  as  skirmishers  ;  the  engagement 
was  kept  up,  a  long  while  after  dark,  when  the 
firing  having  ceased,  the  Brigade  fell  back,  a  short 
distance,  on  alow  plain, and  supperless,  laid  down 
on  our  ar7?2s,  tired  and  hungry,  after  a  fatiguing 
march  of  12  miles. 

Monday  15th. — Having  been  allowed  to  make 
fires,  we  cooked  our  coffee,  and  the  Brigade 
advanced  up  the  Mountain,  our  regiment  throwing 
out  {-kirmisher's,  to  feel  for  the  rebels ;  after 
advancing  a  short  distance,  news  was  brought  to 
Major  General  Hooker,  that  the  rear  guard  of  the 
rebels,  had  passed  through  Boonesboro,  at  daylight, 
marching  on  quick  time,  and  very  much  scattered, 
the  Union  cavalry  close  at  their  heels.     The  Bri- 


NINTH,   N.     Y.   S.   M.  Ill 

gadc  took  np  the  march,  descending  the  Mountain, 
and  halted  in  a  field,  near  tlic  llager.stown  pike, 
opposite  a  tavern,  and  a  few  scattered  houses, 
\vliich  were  deserted,  as  the  occupants  had  fled,  on 
the  approach  of  the  rebels.  On  account  of  the 
road  being  blocked  up  with  artillery,  our  wagons, 
could  not  reach  us,  therefore  we  were  compelled 
to  put  up  with  short  rations,  having  issued  to  us, 
two  crackers,  a  man,  but  in  the  garden,  of  the 
tavern,  some  of  the  men,  found  a  few  vegetables, 
and  on  the  trees,  green  apples,  which  would 
satiate  the  appetite.  In  the  vicinity  was  found,  a 
large  number  of  the  rebel's  knapsacks,  and  a 
great  number  of  their  dead,  lay  unburied,  showing 
that  they  must  have  made  a  hasty  retreat.  After 
the  road  was  clear,  we  pursued  the  march,  passing 
through  SOUTH  Mountain  Gap,  on  the  road,  we 
met  a  large  number  of  rebel  prisoners,  going  to 
the  rear,  under  guard,  our  cavalry  having  over- 
taken the  rebels,  and  captured  a  large  number  of 
them.  Passing  on  through  BOONESBORO,  the 
weather  being  warm,  the  inhabitants  showed  their 
kindness  towards  us,  by  supplying  us  with  water, 
which  was  found  en  nearly  every  stoop,  and 
young  ladies  to  wait  upon  us.  Our  country's 
sacred  "  Flag,"  could  be  seen  proudly  floating  fiom 
many  a  building,  and  we  were  gladly  welcomed 
in  Boonesboro,  as  their  preservers,  from  the  hordes 


112 


of  traitors,  who  plundered  them,  as  they  passed 
through  the  place,  on  their  retreat,  several  hours 
before.  Taking  the  road  leading  to  KEEDYS- 
VILLE,  in  which  place,  we  halted  on  the  read, 
for  some  time;  the  inhabitants  had  mostly  fled,  on 
the  approach  of  the  rebels,  whose  rear  guard,  was 
engaged  w^ith  our  advance  troops,  a  short  distance 
from  the  tow^n  ;  the  cannonading  was  kept  up, 
till  after  sundown,  w4ien  the  rebels  retreated,  and 
we  pursued  our  march  through  the  tow^n,  taking  a 
bye  road,  and  encamping  in  a  field,  near  Antietam 
creek,  late  in  the  night,  hungry,  after  a  march  of 
12  miles,  and  nothing  to  eat. 

Tuesday  JCth — Drawed  rations  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  about  3  P.  M.,  heavy  cannonading  was 
heard  near  by,  w  hen  we  made  a  quick  march, 
crossing  the  bridge  over  Antietam  creek,  passing 
through  several  fields,  leaping  over  stone  walls, 
fences  and  ditches,  under  fire  of  the  rebels,  seem- 
ing incredible  that  any  one,  could  push  through 
such  obstructions,  but  it  was  done  through  the 
exigencies  of  the  moment ;  the  Division  marched 
through  a  field  of  standing  corn,  laying  it  low, 
the  shots  and  shells,  whistling  over  our  heads,  but 
-we  kept  on,  advancing  steadily,  till  we  came 
Vi'ithin  supporting  distance  of  a  battery,  who  had 
driven  a  rebel  battery  from  a  corn-field,  and  put 
theirs  in  the  place  of  it,  when  our  Brigade  laid 


113 


do\vn,  nonr  the  battery,  to  support  it;  but  some 
time  alter  dark,  the  Division  moved  into  the 
woods,  near  by  ;  it  was  so  dark,  that  the  men 
could  not  see  their  file  leader,  therefore  being 
compelled  to  hold  on  to  each  other,  to  enable 
them  to  keep  their  place  in  the  ranks;  during  our 
progress  through  the  woods,  many  a  one,  stumbled, 
hurting  themselves,  but  not  seriously,  and  alter 
covering  the  Brigade,  we  lay  down  on  our  arms, 
keeping  perfectly  quiet;  several  times  through  the 
night,  we  would  be  startled  from  our  sleep,  by  the 
firing  of  the  pickets,  when  rousing  up,  and  grasp- 
ing our  musket^,  stood  ready  for  an  attack,  if  our 
pickets  were  driven  in,  but  the  firing  ceasing,  we 
would  again  lay  quietly  down  to  sleep. 

Wednesday  17th. —  At  daybreak,  the  Brigade 
forming  in  line  of  battle^  the  left,  wh(  re  our  regi- 
ment was,  advanced  through  a  ploughed  field, 
under  a  heavy  fire  from  the  rebel  artillery  ;  some 
of  our  men  were  struck  with  the  shells,  while 
advancing  through  the  field  ;  advanced  steadily 
along,  until  we  reached  a  thin  strip  of  woods, 
where  we  came  under  a  heavy  musketry  fire,  the 
rebels  were  in  a  ploughed  field  beyond  the  woods, 
near  them,  was  a  house  bui-ning.  in  the  vicinity  of 
which,  they  ucre  pouiing  a  murderous  curr(;nt  of 
shot  and  shell  upon  us,  we  returned  the  compli- 
ment ;  there  uniform  being  of  the  color  of  the  dirt. 


114      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

we  could  not  see  them  very  well,  but  we  kept 
them  at  bay,  the  battle  raged  fearfully,  men  fal- 
ling on  both  sides,  now,  the  rebels  advancing,  and 
are  driven  back,  then,  our  troops,  advancing  and 
meeting  with  the  same  fate,  until  it  is  doubtful, 
who  would  be  the  victors,  in  the  end.  The  roar  ot 
artillery,  the  sharp  report  of  musketry,  the  officers 
giving  orders,  the  shouts  on  making  a  bayonet 
charge,  and  the  cheers  for  re-inforcements,  are  the 
attendants  of  a  battle  field.  Our  Brigade  having 
been  engaged  nearly  three  hours,  and  our  ammu- 
nition expended,  wc  were  relieved  by  troops 
from  Mnjor  General  Bank's  command,  and  we 
retired  to  the  rear,  our  loss  being  heav}",  in  killed 
and  wounded.  About  5  P.  JM.,  the  Brigade  was 
again  sent  to  the  front,  to  support  a  battery  on  the 
right  Flank,  the  rebel  cavalry,  made  a  sortie,  but 
was  repulsed  by  the  battery  ;  the  firing  ceased 
shortly  after  sundown,  and  we  remained  in  a 
supporting  position  all  night. 

When  we  advanced  across  the  ploughed  field, 
early  in  the  morning,  our  gallant  and  brave  Bri- 
gadier General,  George  L.  HartsufT,  was  severely 
wounded,  by  a  rebel  sharpshooter,  who  was  up 
in  a  iree  ;  the  General  was  carried  ofT  the  field,  and 
Colonel  Coulter,  of  the  Eleventh  Pennsylvania 
volunteers,  assumed  command  of  the  Brigade,  gal- 
lantly leading  it  into  action. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  115 

During  the  engagement,  our  Corps  commander, 
Major  General  Joseph  Hooker,  "who  also  com- 
manded the  operations  of  the  Centre,  was  severely 
wounded,  thereby  being  compelled  to  leave  the 
fickl,  before  the  issue  was  determined. 

The  new  organization — the  Ambulance  Corps, 
worked  admirably,  it  was  composed  of  men 
detailed  from  the  regiments,  some  4o  drive  the 
ambulances,  conveying  the  wounded,  a  safe  dis- 
tance to  the  rear,  or  to  the  hospitals;  and  others, 
as  stretcher  bearers,  to  go  on  the  battle  field,  and 
carry  ofl  the  wounded  to  the  ambulances  ;  in  the 
battle  of  ANTIETAM,  they  could  be  seen  with 
the  green  on  their  arm,  faithfully  tending  to  their 
duties. 

Thursday  18th. — There  was  but  little  skir- 
mishing throughout  the  day,  and  no  regular 
engagement.  We  held  the  same  position,  as  the 
evening  previous,  both  armies  busy,  burying  their 
dead,  and  carrying  off  the  wounded. 

Friday  19th. — In  the  morning,  we  found  the 
rebels,  had  made  a  hasty  retreat,  crossing  the 
Potomac  river,  at  Shephardstown  Ford,  in  a 
demoralized  condition,  their  ranks  being  a  great 
deal  thinner,  than  when  they  crossed  into  Mary- 
land. The  Brigade  was  moved  to  the  rip:ht  of 
SLIARPSBURG,  about  a  mile  from  the  late  battle 
field,  where  they  picivcttcd  along  the  Potomac. 


116      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

We  received  our  knapsacks,  which  we  bad  left 
behind,  when  wo  advanced  to  participate  in  the 
battle  of  SOUTH  Mountain. 

The  water  for  drinking  purposes,  had  to  be 
carried  a  long  distance,  and  was  very  scarce,  but 
there  was  a  nice  stream  to  bathe  in,  as  the 
weather  was  pretty  warm. 

Our  Corps  commander,  Mnjor  General  Hooker, 
having  been  severely  wounded,  in  the  late  battle, 
Brigadier  General  John  Reynolds,  commanding 
the  "  Pennsylvania  Reserves,"  was  assigned  to  the 
command  of  the  Corps;  and  Brigadier  General 
JNelson  Taylor,  of  Sickles  Brigade,  was  assigned 
to  the  command  of  our  Brigade,  in  place  of  Briga- 
dier General  Hartsuff,  who  was  wounded  during 
the  engagement  at  Antietam,  and  promoted  Major 
General. 

Friday  26th. — Finding  a  better  position  for 
camp,  where  the  water  was  more  convenient,  ia 
the  afternoon  we  moved  camp  about  a  mile,  near 
the  Potomac  river,  in  the  woods,  where  we'pick- 
etted  along  the  river,  and  at  which  place  the 
Chesapeake  and  Ohio  canal,  runs  along  the  river. 
Drinking  water  was  obtained  from  springs,  issu- 
ing from  the  banks  of  the  river.  The  weather 
was  dry  and  cool, 

Battallion  and  Brigade  drills,  were  frequent, 
on  a  level  field  about  a  mile  from  camp. 


NINTH,  N.     Y.   S.   M.  llT 

Onr  Corps  was  reviewed,  on  a  field,  about  a 
mile  from  Camp,  by  President  Lincoln. 

Colonel  Stiles,  returned  from  a  leave  of  absence, 
granted  on  the  march  from  llidgeville,  and  took 
command  of  the  regiment. 

Lieutenant  Colonel  Atterbury,  resigned,  he  came 
from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  Captain  of 
company  G.  ;  was  elected  by  the  Board  of  Ofiicers, 
]\Lajor,  June,  'Gl  ;  was  appointed  by  Governor 
JMorgan,  Lieutenant  Colonel,  Jan.,  '02  ;  and  in  the 
absence  of  the  Colonel,  commanded  the  regiment, 
at  the  battles  of  South  Mountain  and  Antietam. 

IMojor  Allan  Rutherford,  wus  appointed  by 
Governor  INIorgan,  as  Lieutenant  Colonel,  in  place 
of  William  AtteHbury,  resigned  ;  and  Captain 
John  Hendrickson,  of  company  G.,  in  place  of 
Allan  Ivutherlord,  promoted. 

The  Sixteenth  Maine  volunteers,  who  were 
left  behind,  at  Ridgeville,  to  guard  the  railroad, 
returned  to  the  Brigade. 

Doctor  Nordquiest,  was  detached,  as  Brigade 
Surgeon,  and  Doctor  Pinckney,  being  on  detailed 
duty,  the  sick  of  the  regiment,  was  attended  toby 
different  doctors,  detailed  by  the  Brij::  ;de  Surgeon. 

The  Twelfth  and  Thirteenth  Massachusetts 
volunteers,  (of  our  Brigade)  were  sent  to  the 
Sharpsburg  pike,  to  intercept  Stewart's  rebel 
cavalry,  on  their  return,  as  they   had   crossed  the 


118      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Potomac  river,  into  Maryland,  at  Shephardstown 
Ford,  and  was  making  a  raid  through  Frederick 
city,  but  instead  of  re-cro>sing  the  river,  at  the 
same  place,  they  re-crossed  at  Edwards  Ferry; 
and  those  regiments  returned  to  their  camps, 
without  firing  a  shot. 

Adjutant  Charles  E.  Tuthill,  resigned,  he  came 
from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  Second  Lieuten- 
ant of  company  H.  ;  was  appointed  Adjutant, 
Sept.,  61;  and  participated  in  the  battles  of  Cedar 
Mountain,  and  Chantill3^ 

Second  Lieutenant  Charles  E.  Strong,  of  com- 
pany F.,  was  appointed  Adjutant,  in  place  of 
Charles  E.  Tuthill,  resigned. 

Laid  encamped  in  the  vicii^ty  of  SHARPS- 
BURc.,  after  the  battle  of  ANIIETAM,  from  the 
19th  day  of  September,  to  the  2f)th  day  of  Octo- 
ber, in  which  time,  we  were  well  fed,  and  rested. 
The  weather  pretty  cold,  and  3^et,  no  under  cloth- 
ing were  issued,  and  a  great  many,  without  a 
shirt  to  their  back. 


From  Sept  Gth  to  Oct.  26tb,  1862,  the  regiment 
made  eight  marches,  travelling  91  miles. 


NINTH,  N.  Y.     S.   M.  119 

CHAPTER     VII. 

From  October  20,  1802,  to  April  28,  1803. 

Sunday^  October  2Gth. — Early  in  the  morning, 
struck  Tents,  and  the  roads  being  filled  with 
troops,  we  remained  around  camp,  till  afternoon, 
the  rain  pouring  down  in  torrents  ;  when  the  roads 
being  clear,  our  Division  proceeded  on  the  march, 
passing  through  Sharpsburg,  soon  after,  dark  set 
in,  the  roads  being  in  a  miserable  condition,  and 
it  raining  hard,  the  men  scattered  along  the  road, 
some,  taking  shelter  in  the  barns,  while  others, 
put  up  their  shelter  tents  ;  but  the  skeleton  of  the 
Division,  pursued  its  march,  stumbling  along,  till 
about  10  P.  M.,  when  they  livouac  in  the  woods, 
the  rain  descending  in  torrents.  Made  a  march 
that  day,  of  8  miles. 

Monday  27th. — The  men  who  had  fell  out, 
having  reached  their  regiments,  the  Division, 
about  9  A.  M,,  resumed  the  march,  the  rain  hav- 
ing ceased,  passing  through  C HAMILTON'S  Gap, 
a  pass  through  the  South  Mountain  ;  descended 
into  thv^  valley,  and  encamped  in  a  cleared  field, 
at  sundown,  near  BERKiiAUDTSVlLLE,  after 
marching  8  miles. 


120      THKEE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Tuesday  2Sth. — In  the  morning,  resumed  the 
march,  the  weather  fine  and  clear,  and  the  roads 
in  middling  good  order;  passed  through  BERK- 
HARDTVILLE,  and  encamped  early  in  the 
afternoon,  near  BERLIN,  marching  8  miles. 

Thursday  30th. — Early  in  the  morning,  took  up 
the  line  of  march,  passed  through  BERLIN,  and 
halted  on  the  banks  of  the  Potomac  river,  where 
was  two  pontoon  bridges,  laid  across  the  river, 
and  the  troops  and  wagon  trains,  were  crossing  on 
them,  into  Virginia ;  after  several  hours,  we 
crossed  the  bridge,  the  river  here,  being  about 
half  a  mile  wide,  and  landing  on  the  shores  of 
Virginia,  marched  along  the  road,  passed  through 
LOVETTSVILLE,  near  which  village,  early  in 
the  day,  we  encamped,  sending  out  pickets,  about 
two  miles  from  canp.  The  country  was  infested 
with  guerillas,  v.  ho  were  prowling  around  the 
vicinity,  belore  the  arrival  of  our  troops.  The 
march  was  a  short  and  easy  one,  of  6  miles. 

Saturday,  November  1st. — Early  in  the  morn- 
ing, took  up  the  line  of  march,  the  weather  warm, 
and  clear  ;  passed  through  the  neat,  little  village 
of  WATERFORD,  inhabited  by  Quakers,  their 
houses  were  all  p  tinted  white,  presenting  a  clean 
and  tidy  appearance  ;  pursuing  our  wa}^  passed 
through  a  small  cluster  of  houses,  known  as 
HAMILTON'S   store,    and     towards     sundown^ 


KINTn,    N.   y.   S.  M.  121 

encampnl   nrnr  rERCERVlLLE,  having  made  a 
marcli  of  ::iO  miles. 

Suriddy  2d-Heard  heavy  firing  throuo;hout  the 
day,  and  the  news  was  brought  that  Briga  icr 
General  Pleasanton's  cavalry,  had  had  an  engage- 
ment with  the  rebels  at  Snickers  Gap.  a  pass  in 
the  Blue  Ridge  IMountain,  and  that  the  rebels 
were  defeated,  and  our  troops  in  possession  of  the 
Gap.  About  midnight,  strnck  Tents,  having 
received  orders  to  be  ready  to  march  at  a  mo- 
ments notice  ;  the  night  was  cold,  and  making 
large  fires,  laid  down  near  them,  to  sleep,  not 
marching  that  night. 

Brigadier  General  Ricketts',  commanding  our 
Division,  was  assigned  to  command  the  "Defen- 
ces at  Harper's  Ferr}';"  he  took  command,  o^ 
our  Division,  June,  'G2,  and  and  was  well  liked  by 
the  men  under  his  command. 

Brigadier  General  Gibbons,  commanding  a 
Brigade  in  the  First  Division  of  the  Corps,  was 
assigned  to  the  Second  Division,  (ours)  in  place  of 
Brigadier  General  Ricketts,'  relieved. 

JMonday  3d — After  laying  with  our  Tents 
down,  since  the  mid-night  of  the  day  before,  about 
neon,  took  up  our  position  in  the  Division,  under 
the  new  commander,  and  taking  the  Aldee  pike, 
passed  through  SiNlCKEllSYlLLE,  and  long  after 
6 


122      TEEEE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

dark,  encamped  near  that   place,  having  made  a 
quick  march  of  10  miles. 

Tuesday  4th. — Resumed  the  march  in  the 
morning,  passing  through  BLOOMFIELD,  near 
which  place,  earlv  in  the  afternoon,  we  encamped, 
after  a  short  and  easy  march  of  8  miles. 

Wednesday  5th. — In  the  morning,  again  took 
up  the  line  of  march,  and  continued  it,  for  four 
successive  days,  encamping  at  nights,  and  march- 
ing early  in  the  mornings,  passing  through  several 
small  villages. 

Sunday  9th- — Continuing  the  march,  passed  to 
the  right  of  WARRENTON,  near  which,  we 
encamped  ahout  noon,  in  a  cluster  of  woods,  the 
snow  falling  fast,  and  the  weather  very  cold. 
The  continuous  march  since  the  5th  inst.,  was  31 
miles,  over  good  roads,  but  the  weather  was  cold 
and  disagreeable. 

Tuesday  Wxh. — Late  in  the  day  oar  Brigade 
was  detached  from  the  Division,  and  mxarched  for 
Rappahannock  Station,  under  the  command  of 
Brigadier  General  Taylor  ;  after  dai-k,  we  took  the 
wrong  road,  and  countermarched  to  the  right  one, 
making  8  miles  out  of  the  way;  the  night  was  a 
cold  and  snowy  one,  and  the  march  fatiguing ; 
pursuing  our  march,  we  bivouac  at  midnight,  near 
RAPPAHANNOCK  Station,  after  an  irksome 
march  of  16  miles. 


/ 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  123 

Wednesday  12tli. — Dcforc  daybreak  our  rcgi- 
nient  was  sent  to  the  Rappahannock  river,  about 
a  mile  off,  to  do  picket  duty,  where  we  remained 
tiJl  about  eight  o'clock,  A.  iM.,  -when  we  were 
relieved  by  another  regiment  of  the  Brigade,  and 
returning,  we  laid  out  camp,  in  a  small-cluster  of 
woods,  a  short  distance  from  where  we  hiuouac 
the  night  previous. 

The  only  troops  in  the  vicinitj%  w^ere  Bayard's 
Brigade  of  cavalry,  a  company  of  light  artillery, 
and  our  Brigade,  whose  duties  were  to  watch 
the  movements  of  the  rebels,  on  the  South  side  of 
the  river,  and  to  do  picket  duty,  near  the  river; 
the  artillery  placed  their  cannons  in  position,  so  as 
to  command  the  bridge  crossing  the  river. 

Our  Brigade  was  reviewed  in  a  field,  near 
camp,  by  Brigadier  General  Bayard,  commanding 
the  Brigade  of  cavalry. 

Orders  were  read  on  Dress  Parade,  relieving 
Major  General  George  B.  McClellan,  from  the 
command  of  the  "  Army  of  the  Potomac,"  which  he 
assumed  in  Sept.  '02  ;  Major  General  Ambrose  V,. 
Burnsides,  commanding  the  Psinth  Army  Corps, 
was  appointed  his  successor. 

Several  times  having  received  marching 
orders,  struck  Tents,  and  after  several  hour-^,  the 
orders  being  countermanded,  the  Tents  again 
pitched,  and  the  Ubual  camp  duties  atttcnded  to. 


124      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Lieutenant  Colonel  Rutherford,  resigned;  he 
came  from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  Captain 
of  company  F.  ;  was  appointed  by  Governor 
Morgan,  as  Major,  Jan.  '0-i,  and  commanded  the 
regiment,  in  the  absence  of  his  superior  officers,  at 
the  battle 'of  Cedar  Mountain,  where  he  behaved 
bravely  ;  he  was  appointed  Lieutenant  Colonel,  by 
Governor  Morgan,  Sept.  '62,  and  participated  in 
a"ll  the  battles,  in  which  the  regiment  were  en- 
gaged, up  to  the  time  of  his  resignation. 

Major  Hendrickson,  was  appointed,  by  Gover- 
nor Morgan,  as  Lieutenant  Colonel,  in  place  of 
Allan  Rutherford,  resigned. 

Adjutant  Charles  E.  Strong, resigned  ;  he  came 
from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  a  Sergeant  in 
company  F.,  and  was  elected  by  his  company,  as 
Second  Lieutenant,  Jan.  '62  ;  was  appointed  Adju- 
tant, Oct.  '02  ;  he  had  participated  with  the  regi- 
ment, in  all  of  the  battles  that  they  had  been 
engaged  in,  previous  to  his  resignation. 

First  Lieutenant  Henry  P.  Clare,  of  company 
D.,  was  appointed  Adjutant,  in  place  of  Charles 
E.  Strong,  resigned  ;  Adjutant  Clare,  came  from 
home  with  the  regiment,  as  a  Sergeant  in  company 
1).,  ;3vas  promoted  by  Captain  Greene,  as  I'irst 
Sergeant,  Jan.  'G2  ;  was  appointed  by  Governor 
Morgan,  as  First  Lieutenant,  May  'G2  ;  and  as 
Adjutant,  Nov.  '62. 


NIN'TII,   N.  V.     S.    M.  125 

Tuesday  IStli. — Towards  ni^-lit,  several  c;iva1ry 
regiments,  arrived,  to  burn  ttic  bridj^e,  and  to 
cover  the  rear,  on  our  retreat.  About  sundowii, 
our  Ijrigade  took  up  the  line  of  march,  retrv^ating 
through  BEALTOX  Station  ;  the  njofht  was  dark 
and  stormy,  and  the  roads  in  a  miserable  condi- 
tion ;  some  of  the  teams  were  stuck  in  the  mud, 
and  with  difficulty,  were  extricated  from  their 
perilous  position  ;  the  march  was  quick,  and  fati- 
guing, so  dark,  that  we  could  no.t  see  where  to 
step  ;  pursued  our  march  till  near  10  P.  M,,  when 
halting,  we  laid  down  alongside  the  road  to  rest, 
the  rain  descending  in  torrents.  AVe  made  that 
night,  a  quick  march  of  5  miles, 

Wednesday  19th — Early  in  the  morning,  pur- 
sued the  march,  passing  through  the  village  of 
MORRISVILLE,  which  was  entirely  deserted,  and 
towards  evening,  passed  SCOTT'S  Mills,  and 
crossing  the  creek,  encamped  on  a  hill,  near  its 
banks,  having  made  a  march  of  12  miles,  it  rain- 
ing hard  all  day. 

Thursday  20th. — At  an  early  hour  in  the 
morning,  resumed  the  march,  over  muddy  roads, 
and  through  the  rain,  and  late  in  the  afternoon, 
encamped  within  two  miles  of  STAFFORD 
Court  House,  some  distance  from  the  road,  in  a 
cluster  of  pines.  This  was  a  quick  and  disagree- 
able march  of  10  miles. 


12G  TIIEEE   YEAES'   CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

Sunday  Soth. — In  the  morning,  marched  to  the 
road,  and  took  our  place  in  the  Division,  and 
marching  along  for  some  distance,  we  took  a  road, 
which  proved  to  be  the  wrong  one,  when  we 
countermarched  about  two  miles,  to  the  right 
road,  and  pursuing  the  march,  encamped  early  in 
the  day,  in  an  open  field,  near  BROOKS  Station, 
near  the  Acquia  Creek  railroad.  The  march  was 
a  quick  one  of  8  miles. 

The  camp  was  badly  situated,  for  wood  and 
water,  which  had  to  be  carried  from  a  long  dis- 
tance ;  laying  near  the  railroad,  we  burnt  up  the 
few  old  ties,  that  wxre  laying  around. 

Doctor  Nordquiest,  detailed  as  Brigade  Sur- 
geon, was  detailed  by  Brigadier  General  Gib- 
bons, commanding  the  Division,  as  Division 
Surgeon. 

The  usual  camp  duties  and  drills,  were 
attended  to,  and  the  Division,  was  reviewed  by 
its  commander. 

Wednesday,  December  8d.  — Moved  camp, 
about  half  a  mile,  near  a  strip  of  woods,  were  we 
were  better  situated  for  wood  and  water. 

The  Sixteenth  Maine  and  the  Twelfth  P.Iassa- 
chusetts  volunteers,  were  transferred  to  another 
Brigade,  in  the  Division,  and  their  place  was 
taken  by  the  Ninety-seventh  New  York,  and 
Eighty-eighth  Pennsylvania  volunteers. 


NINTH,   N.     Y.    S.   M.  127 

We  received  iinder-clotbinir,  many  of  llie  men 
having  been  without  them,  since  the  battle  of 
second  Bull  Run. 

Had  a  very  heavy  snow  storm,  and  the  weather 
was  changeable  from  wet  to  dry,  and  Irom  cold 
to  warm,  living  in  our  shelter  Tents, 

Tuesdaij  9ih. — Early  in  the  morning,  broke 
camp,  and  marching  about  4  miles  towards  the 
Rappahannock  river,  encamped  ia  the  woods, 
early  in  the  day. 

Wednesday  10th. — In  the  morning,  resumed  the 
march  towards  the  river,  and  early  in  the  after- 
noon, encamped  in  the  woods,  within  three  miles 
of  the  Rappahannock  river,  below  Fredericksburg, 
having  marched  5  miles, 

Thursday  11th. — Before  daybreak,  marched 
out  ot  the  woods;  and  formed  the  column,  on  the 
road,  near  the  edge  of  the  woods,  where  we  laid 
for  some  time,  and  pursuing  the  march,  to  within 
a  mile  of  the  river,  encamped  in  the  woods. 
Heavy  cannonading  was  heard,  which  was  ascer- 
tained to  proceed  from  the  rebels,  on  the  South 
side  of  the  river,  to  prevent  the  Union  troops  from 
landing  on  the  South  side,  in  pontoon  boats,  but 
our  troops  elTected  a  landing,  and  drove  the  rebels 
from  their  rifle-pits,  and  the  engineer?*  laid  the 
bridges,  for  the  troops  to  cross  over.  About  sun- 
down our  Division,  marched  to  the  river  to  cross. 


128 


bat  the  orders  were  cotmtermanded,  and  we 
coLiDtermarched  about  half  a  mile,  and  bivouac  in 
the  woods  for  the  night. 

Friday  12th.-Early  in  the  morning,  marched 
to  the  river,  and  laid  down  on  its  banks,  for  over 
an  hour,  when  we  crossed  the  river  on  a  pontoon 
bridge,  four  miles  below  Fredericksburg,  and 
halted  on  the  banks  for  a  short  time  ;  pursuing 
the  march,  and  deploying  the  Thirteenth  Massa- 
chusetts volunteers,  as  skirmishers,  advanced  the 
Brigade  in  line  of  battle^  cautiously,  feeling  our 
way  along  ;  advancing  about  two  miles  from  the 
pontoon  bridges,  through  an  open  country  filled 
with  ditches  and  swamps,  which  we  managed  to 
wade  through,  or  jump  over,  we  bivouac  near  the 
Port  Royal  Road,  throwing  out  the  skirmishers  of 
the  da}',  as  the  pickets  for  the  night,  on  the  other 
side  of  the  road  in  a  corn  field,  with  the  corn 
stacked;  the  rebel  pickets,  were  close  enough  to 
hold  conversation,  with  our  pickets. 

Saturday  13th. — Early  in  the  morning,  we 
advanced  across  the  road,  into  the  corn-field,  the 
Thirteenth  Massachusetts,  deployed  as  skirmish- 
ers, who  advanced  and  fired,  while  the  rebel  skir- 
mishers, kept  retreating  towards  a  piece  of  woods, 
and  our  line  kept  advancing  steadily,  under  the 
command  of  our  brave  and  gallant  Brigadier 
General,   (Taylor)   until   we    neared  the    woods, 


NINTH,    N.    Y,    S.   M.  129 

when  we  received  a  desti-iictive  fire  of  niuslcetry, 
from  tlie  rebels,  there  secreted,  which  thinned  out 
our  ranks  ;  we  returned  their  fire,  and  getting 
nearer  the  \vood>:,  we  hiid  down,  using  our  knap- 
sacks to  protect  us  from  a  galling  fire,  which 
issued  IVom  the  woods,  and  also  an  enfilading'  fire 
from  the  artillery,  w^hich  belched  forth  its  mur- 
derous missiles,  of  shot  and  shell  ;  we  advanced 
within  a  hundred  yards  of  the  woods,  and  kept  up 
a  brisk  fire,  for  some  time  ;  the  rebel  sharpshoot- 
ers were  up  in  the  trees,  picking  off  the  oIFicers, 
and  the  men  fell  thick  and  fast,  and  were  carried 
olf  the  field,  fast  as  possible,  by  the  brave  men  of 
the  ambulance  corps.  Having  been  under  fire  for 
several  hours,  the  Brigade  was  relieved,  and  fell 
back  to  the  river,  the  engagement  was  still  going 
on,  the  battle  raging  fearfully.  The  Divisions  loss 
w^as  ascertained  to  be  large,  in  oflicers  and  men, 
amongst  the  number  was  our  gallant  and  brave 
Division  commander,  (Brig.  Gen.  Gibbons)  who 
was  severely  wounded,  and  obliged  to  leave  the 
field.  Our  regiment's  loss  was  heavy,  amongst 
the  number,  was  the  brave  and  gallant  Lieuten- 
ant Colonel  Ilendrickson,  who  was  in  command 
of  the  regiment,  who  was  severely  wounded  in  the 
leg,  and  was  cai-ried  ofi  the  field  ;  part  of  the  time 
the  regiment  was  under  the  command  of  a  Lieu- 
0* 


130 


tenant.  Towards  evening  the  Brigade,  again 
marched  to  the  front,  and  was  put  on  the  reserve, 
and  late  in  the  night,  the  firing  having  ceased,  we 
received  rations,  which  we  stood  greatly  in  need 
of.  Volunteers  from  our  regiment,  went  out  on 
the  battle-fiehl.  with  lanterns  and  stretchers,  to 
bring  in  all  iheir  dead  and  wounded,  that  they 
could  find. 

Sunday  14th. — Before  daylight,  our  Brigade, 
moved  some  distance  to  the  left,  st#ll  on  the 
reserve  ;  there  w^as  heavy  skirmishing  kept  up,  on 
both  sides,  nearly  all  day,  but  no  regular  engage- 
ment ;  at  night  the  firing  ceased,  and  all  becoming 
quiet,  at  midnight  "the  Army,"  withdrew  to  the 
North  side  of  the  river,  taking  up  the  pontoon 
bridges,  and  laid  near  the  banks  of  the  river,  on  the 
flats,  till  morning,  the  rain  coming  down  in  tor- 
rents. 

Monday  15th. — About  daybreak,  the  Brigade 
marched  through  the  mud  and  water,  into  the 
v/oods,  near  by,  where  w^e  put  up  our  Tents. 
The  rebels  having  discovered,  that  we  had  left 
them  in  possession  of  the  South  side  of  the  Rap" 
pahannock,  threw  a  few  shells  amongst  us,  but  it 
did  us  little  or  no  damage. 

Our  Division  Hospital,  was  situated  near  the 
banks  of  the  river,  two  miles  from  where  the 
pontoon  bridges  were  laid,  and  four  miles  from  the 


NIXTII,    N.    Y.    S.    M.  131 

battle-flelc],  it  was  under  tlio  supervision  of  Doc- 
tor Nord(|uiest,  \vlio  with  his  assistants,  used 
tiieir  utmost  endeavors,  to  make  the  wounded  as 
coinfortatdc  as  possilde.  The  wounded  were  car- 
ried in  the  Ambuhmces  to  Falmouth,  a  distance 
of  three  miles,  from  the  Division  Hospital,  and 
there,  put  on  the  cars,  and  carried  to  Acquia 
creek,  and  taken  from  there  by  steamboats  to 
Washington  and  Alexandria  Hospitals,  w^here 
they  were  kindly  cared  lor. 

Fi'iday  19th. — IMie  Division  took  up  its  line  of 
inarch,  to  find  winter  quarters,  the  weather  was 
cold  and  windy,  and  the  march  tedious;  and  late 
in  the  day,  we  halted,  and  the  Brigade  encamped 
near  the  road,  at  FLETCHER'S  Chapel,  where 
there  was  a  few  houses.  On  the  march,  the 
regiment  was  under  the  command  of  Captain 
Jose})h  A.  jMoesch,  of  company  B.,  who  had  been 
in  command,  since  the  battle  of  FREDERICKS- 
BURG.  Our  march  was  a  tedious  one,  of  12  miles. 

Our  regiment  was  encamped  on  a  pretty  level 
piece  of  land,  while  on  the  opposite  side  of  the 
road,  lay  the  rest  of  the  Brigade,  on  a  side  hill  ; 
the  men  put  up  log-houses,  to  make  themselves  as 
comfortable  as  possible,  for  the  winter. 

Brigadier  General  Robinson,  was  assigned  to 
the  command  of  the  Division,  in  place  of  Brigadier 
General  Gibbons,  who   was  severely   wounded  at 


132      THEEE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

the  battle  of  Fredericksburg;  he  assumed  com- 
mand of  the  Division,  in  Xov.  '62. 

Colonel  John  W.  Stiles,  resigned ;  he  came 
from  home,  in  command  of  the  regiment,  and  led 
it,  at  the  battles  of  Second  Bull  Run  and  Chantilly. 

Lieutenant  Colonel  Ilendrickson,  who  was  Iq 
command  of  the  regiment,  at  the  battle  of  Frede- 
ricksburg, and  was  wounded  in  the  leg,  which  was 
amputated  below  the  knee,  w'as  appointed  Colonel, 
in  place  of  John  W.  Stiles,  resigned. 

Captain  Joseph  A.  Moesch,  of  company  B., 
was  appointed  Lieutenant  Colonel,  in  place  of 
John   Hendrickson,    promoted.  * 

Captain  Dabney  W.  Diggs,  was  appointed 
Major,  in  place  of  John  Ilendrickson,  who  w^as 
promoted  Lieutenant  Colonel,  in  i\ov.  '02. 

The  men  having  made  themselves  comfortable 
as  they  supposed,  for  the  winter,  and  the  Brigade 
built  ovens  to  bake  bread  in,  which  was  issued  to 
us  daily,  a  loaf  of  twenty-two  ounces,  to  each  one, 
and  potatoes,  onions  and  carrots,  with  fresh  beef, 
every  other  day,  the  men  began  to  take  comfort, 
and  to  enjoy  them.selves,  from  the  relaxation  of  a 
hard  fall  campaign,  that  they  had  passed  through, 
and  the  fatigue  of  their  last  battle ;  v/hile  enjoy- 
ing ourselves,  the  unwelcome  news,  rang  through 
the  camp,  '*  prepare  yourselves,  for  a  march/' 
and  therefore  on  the  morning  of 


NINTH,   N.     Y.   S.   M.  133 

Wednesday,  January  21st.,  18G3.,  the  Divi- 
sion marched,  till  late  at  night,  when  ihey  bivouac 
near  FAL^MOUTII,  after  a  tedious  and  disagree- 
able march  of  10  miles. 

Thursdajj  '22d. — In  the  morning,  resumed  our 
march  towards  the  Rappahannock  river  and  early 
in  the  day,  encamped  in  the  woods,  within  two 
miles  of  Banks'  Ford,  having  marched  about  4 
miles,  through  a  heavy  rain  storm. 

It  was  the  intention  of  Major  General  Burn- 
sides,  to  cross  his  troops  at  Banks'  Ford,  but  the 
pontoon  train,  could  not  be  brought  up,  as  they 
were  stuck  in  the  mud,  so  also  was  the  artillery, 
the  mud  was  so  deep,  that  it  took  an  extra  num- 
ber of  horses  to  extricate  them. 

Friday  23d. — The  General,  having  abandoned 
the  project  of  crossing  the  river,  which  failure 
was  known  amongst  the  troops,  as  "  Burnsides 
mud  march,"  and  as  such  it  will  long  be  remem- 
bered,  by  its  participants.  The  troops  laid 
encamped  all  day  to  rest. 

Saturday  24th. — In  the  morning,  retraced  our 
way  back  to  our  old  camp,  at  FLETCHER'S 
Chapel,  where  we  arrived  late  in  the  day,  having 
marched  12  miles. 

The  usual  camp  and  picket  duties,  were 
attended  to,  and  drilling,  when  the  weather  per- 
mitted ;  and  the  hours  of  leisure,  were  pleasantly 


134      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

spent  ill  playing  ball,  on  the  Parade  ground,  or 
pitching  horse  shoes  as  quoits. 

We  received  a  welcome  visitor,  in  the  person 
of  jMajor  Hapgood,  who  had  taken  the  place  of 
JMajor  Sherman,  in  paying  olT  our  regiment,  and 
he  paid  us  four  months  pay. 

Brigadier  General  Nelson  Taylor,  commanding 
our  brigade,  resigned  ;  he  took  command  shortly 
after  the  battle  of  Antietam,  and  was  in  command 
of  the  Brigade,  at  the  battle,  of  Fredericksburg, 
where  he  distinguished  himself  for  his  bravery 
and  coolness,  during  action  ;  he  took  his  departure 
amidst  the  regrets  of  the  whole  Brigade. 

Colonel  Leonard,  of  the  Thirteenth  Massachu- 
setts volunteers,  who  was  the  Senior  Colonel  of 
the  Brigade,  acted  as  Brigadier  General,  in  place 
of  Nelson  Taylor,  resigned. 

Major  General  Joseph  Hooker,  reliev^ed  Major 
General  Ambrose  E.  Burnsides,  of  the  command 
of  the  '•  Army  of  the  Potomac,"  and  reviewed  the 
troops  under  his  command. 

One  fine  morning,  we  marched  about  five  miles, 
to  a  field  near  BELL  Plains,  where  the  Corps  was 
reviewed  b}"  President  Lincoln. 

Doctor  Howard  Pinckney,  resigned  ;  he  came 
from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  Assistant  Sur- 
geon, and  in  Dec.  '01,  was  detailed  in  the  Army 
Hospital,    at    Frederick    city,     Md.,    where    he 


NINTH,  N.  T.     S.   M.  135 

remained,  until  the  battle  of  Antietam,  when  he 
took  charge  of  one  of  the  temporary  hospitals,  on 
the  field,  on  the  breaking  up  of  which,  lie  again 
returned  to  the  Frederick  Iloj^pital,  where  he 
remained  until  he  resigned. 

The  weather  during  the  months  of  January 
and  February,  was  very  changeable,  some  days, 
dry  and  warm,  and  others,  wet  and  cold,  with 
several  severe  snow  storms. 

When  we  first  encamped,  wood  was  very 
plentiful,  but  it  soon  became  scarce,  sending  the 
wagons  a  long  distance  after  it. 

The  water  was  good  and  plenty,  and  flowed 
from  small  rivulets,  near  by    camp. 

In  the  month  of  March,  Major  Diggs,  resigned; 
he  came  from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  private 
in  company  C.  ;  was  promoted  Corporal;  dis- 
charged by  promotion,  and  was  again  returned  to 
the  regiment,  with  the  appointment  of  Major, 
in  the  month  of  Nov  18(52. 

Orders  were  issued  by  Major  General  Hooker, 
that  the  men  in  the  different  Corps  and  Divisions, 
of  the  •'  Army  of  the  Potomac,  should  wear  on 
their  hats,  in  a  conspicuous  place,  a  badge  denot- 
ing the  Corps  or  Division,  that  they  belonged  to 

The  badges  to  be  worn,  on  all  marches,  and 
on  all  the  drills  and  reviews ;  the  Corps  were 
designated  as  follows  : 


136      THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

First  Corps,  a  Lozenge ;  Second,  a  Clover 
Leaf  ;  Third,  a  Diamond  ;  Fifth,  a  Malteesc 
Cross  ;  Sixth,  a  Roman  Cross ;  Eleventh,  a  Cres- 
cent ;  Twelfth,  a  Star. 

The  Division  was  designated  by  the  color  of  the 
badge,  and  was  as  follows  : 

First  Division,  Red  ;  the  Second,  White  ;  and 
the  Third,  Blue. 

In  April,  we  received  another  visit,  from  Major 
Hapgood,  who  paid  us  four  months  pay. 

Before  closing  this  chapter,  we  will  say  in  con- 
clusion, that  our  regiment,  on  account  of  its  heavy 
losses,  does  not  number,  but  little  over  two  hun- 
dred men  for  active  duty. 


From  Oct.  2Gth,  1862,  to  April  28th,  18C3,  the 
regiment  made  nineteen  marches,  travelling  197 
miles. 


NINTH,    N.   r.   S.   M.  137 

CHAPTER    VIII. 
From  April  28,  to  June,  12,  1803. 

After  laying  in  winter  quarters,  for  several 
months,  the  weather  becoming  fine,  and  the 
spring  setting  in  ;  we  broke  camp,  and  commenced 
the  spring  campaign,  on  the  afternoon  of 

Tuesday,  April  28th.,  when  the  Division,  took 
up  the  line  of  march,  through  a  drizzling  rain 
storm,  towards  Fiilmouth,  and  late  in  the  evening, 
encam|)ed  in  the  woods,  after  a  march  of  12  miles. 

Wedncsdd]/  29th. — Before  daybreak,  marched 
out  of  the  woods,  to  the  road,  a  short  distance  from 
the  woods,  where  we  halted  for  some  time  ;  pur- 
suing our  march  for  several  miles,  we  halted  on 
the  road,  a  mile  from  the  Rappahannock  river, 
in  the  forenoon ;  and  in  the  afternoon,  we  went 
down  to  the  river,  near  the  banks  of  which,  we 
bivouac,  on  the  flats. 

The  First  Division  of  our  Corps,  (the  First,) 
under  the  command  of  Brigadier  General  James 
Wadsvvorth,  crossed  the  river  on  a  pontoonhv'uh^G, 
about  four  miles  below  Fredericksbui-g,  in  about 
the  same  place,  where  the  corps  crossed,  at  the 
battle  ot  Fredericksburg. 


138      TEEEE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Before  the  First  Division,  could  cross  the  river, 
or  the  pont"on  bridges,  could  be  laid,  the  rebels 
had  to  be  driven  from  their  rifle-pits  ;  therefore 
the  Fourteenth  Brookljm  Militia,  and  the  Twenty- 
fourth  Michigan  volunteers,  went  across  the  river, 
in  the  pontoon  boats,  led  by  their  gallant  Division 
Commander,  (Brig.  Gen.  Wadsworth,)  who  swam 
his  horse  across,  the  rebels  endeavoring  to  prevent 
his  men,  from  landing,  but  having  landed,  they 
drove  the  rebels  from  the  rifle-pits,  and  taking 
possession  of  them,  the  pontoons  were  laid,  when 
the  remainder  of  the  First  Division,  crossed  ; 
leaving  the  Second  and  Third,  on  the  North  side  of 
the  river. 

Thursday  30th. — This  day  was  appointed  by 
President  Lincoln,  as  a  day  of  Fasting  and  prayer, 
throughout  the  loyal  States,  *'  for  the  success  of 
our  Army  and  Navy."  In  the  morning,  orders 
w^ere  read  from  Major  General  Hooker,  stating 
that  *'  our  success  on  the  right,  exceeded  his 
expectations,  that  the  rebels  would  have  to  leave 
their  breastworks,  and  meet  us  on  our  own 
grounds,  or  be  completely  demolished,"  which 
news  was  received  with  vociferous  shouts  of 
applause  by  the  men.  In  the  afternoon,  the  first 
Brigade  of  our  Division,  formed  in  a  circle,  and 
the  Chaplains,  exhorted  and  prayed,  and  the  men 
tsang  hymns  ;  soon  after  the  dismissal,  the  rebels 


NINTH,   N.    r.   S.   11.  139 

bcg:an  to  shell  us,  when  \vc  fell  bade  to  llie  roiul, 
and  ensconced  ourselves  in  a  long,  deep  ditch, 
Avhere  we  remained  all  night.  The  artillery  on 
both  sides,  kept  up  an  incessant  firing,  till  after 
sundown,  when  they  having  ceased,  we  settled 
down  to  sleep,  with  our  aims  by  our  sides,  hungry, 
and  weary. 

Friday^  May  1st. — The  day  was  quiet,  no  can- 
nonading, and  we  remained  in  the  ditch. 

Saturday  2d. — In  the  morning,  left  the  ditch, 
and  while  preparing  for  the  march,  the  rebels 
began  to  shell  us,  but  double-quicking  it,  out  of 
range,  their  well  directed  missiles,  did  us  no 
harm;  pursuing  our  march,  we  passed  Falmouth, 
and  was  in  sight  of  Fredericksburg,  and  keeping 
out  of  sight  of  the  river,  to  conceal  our  movements 
from  the  rebels,  marched  over  Corduroy  roads, 
(which  arc  roads  built  of  logs,)  and  towards  night, 
crossed  the  river  on  the  pontoons. ixX  United  States 
Ford,  and  encamped  a  short  distance  from  the 
banks  of  the  river.  We  had  hardly  got  through 
eating  supper,  when  we  were  ordered  to  strike 
Tents,  and  fall  into  line,  the  news  having  been 
brought  to  us,  that  ihe  Eleventh  Corps,  had  bro- 
ken, and  fell  back,  while  engaged  m  the  battle  at 
CIIANCELLORSVILLK,  thereby,  losing  the  ad- 
vantageous position,  that  we  had  gained;  our 
Corps,  with  thb  exception  of  the  First  Division 


140      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

which  was  left  on  the  ?onth  side  of  the  river, 
marched  to  the  Front,  and  reached  the  extreme 
left  of  the  line,  about  mid-night,  when  our  regi- 
ment was  deployed  in  the  woods,  as  skirmishers, 
anil  the  rest  of  the  Brigade,  cut  down  trees,  and 
built  breastworks,  working  all  night.  The  day 
was  warm,  and  the  men  suffered  from  the  intense 
heat,  the  march  was  a  hard  and  laborious  one,  of 
25  miles. 

Sunday  3d. — Cannonading  was  heard  on  our 
right,  but  none  near  our  Corps.  A  large  number 
of  rebel  prisoners,  were  brought  in,  who  were 
taken  inside  of  our  lines,  having  been  lost  in  the 
Wilderness,  which  was  long,  thick,  continuous 
woods,  reaching  for  many  miles.  In  the  afternoon, 
we  were  relieved  Irom  the  skirmish  line,  by  one  of 
the  regim.ent's  in  the  Brigade,  and  took  their  posi- 
tion in  the  breastworks. 

The  breastw^orks  was  in  the  Wilderness,  on  the 
direct  road  leading  to  Fredericksburg,  and  men 
were  detailed  from  the  regiments  in  the  Brigade, 
to  dig  a  deep  and  wide  trench,  across  the  road,  to 
prevent  the  rebel  cavalry,  from  raiding  in  on  us. 

The  First  Division,  having  re-joined  the  Corps, 
took  up  their  position  on  the  left.  The  operations 
of  the  left  Flank,  was  under  the  command  of 
Major  General  John  Reynolds,  commanding  the 
First  Corps,  (ours) 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.  M.  141 

A  number  of  times,  we  were  called  to  arms^  on 
hearing  cannonading  and  musketry,  to  the  right 
of  us,  but  we  did  not  fire  a  shot;  the  weather  set 
in  lainy,  filling  the  trenches,  which  we  had  dug 
behind  the  breastworks,  to  lay  in,  with    water. 

Trees  were  cut  down,  and  so  arranged,  as  to 
make  a  rather  diflicult  place,  for  an  attack,  on  our 
breastworks,  and  the  cannons  were  so  placed,  as 
to  mow  the  rebels  down,  on  their  appearance 
from  the  woods. 

Tuesday  r>th. — Late  at  night,  we  prepared  to 
cover  the  retreat  of  "  the  Army,"  across  the  river, 
and  the  Brigade  falling  in  to  line,  marched  out  of 
their  intrenchments,  to  the  road,  but  in  moving 
the  artillery,  one  of  their  pieces,  fell  into  the  deep 
trench,  and  was  with  great  difficulty  extricated, 
delaying  the  march  ;  we  returned  to  our  breast- 
works, where  we  remained  for  the  night,  and  the 
artillery  that  had  moved,  returned  to  their  former 
position,  till  morning. 

Wednesday  Gth. — About  daybreak,  left  the 
breastworks,  and  taking  a  path  through  the 
woods,  for  about  two  miles,  came  out  on  a  large, 
level  plain,  which  we  found  covered  with  troops, 
has.tening  down  to  cross  the  river,  at  Banks' Ford, 
on  the  Pontoon  bridges  ;  we  halted  a  short  time, 
and  pursuing  the  march,  crossed  the  river,  and 
kept  on  till  near  sundown,  when  we  encamped  in 


142      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

a  cleared  field,  near  FALMOUTH,  ^A'here  there 
was  not  wood  enough,  to  put  up  our  shelter  tents, 
and  were  compelled  to  use  our  muskets,  for  that 
purpose  ;  the  water  was  poor  and  a  long  distance 
off.  It  rained  throughout  the  day,  and  the  roads 
were  in  a  bad  condition  ;  the  march  was  a  long 
and  tedious  one,  of  20  miles. 

Thursday  7th In  the  morning,  resumed   the 

march,  and  near  sundown,  encamped  in  the 
woods,  near  WHITE  OAK  Church,  having 
m.archv^.d  8  miles. 

The  three  Brigades  of  our  Division,  were 
reduced  to  two,  on  account  of  the  expiration  of 
service,  of  many  of  the  regiments,  and  the 
Second  Brigade,  comprising  the  Eleventh,  Eight}^- 
eighth  and  Ninetieth  Pennsylania,  the  Twelfth 
Massachusetts  and  the  Ninety-seventh  New  York, 
and  our  regiment,  were  assigned  to  Brigadier 
General  Baxter. 

The  Twenty-Fixth  New  York  volunteers,  on 
their  departure  for  home,  their  time  having 
expired,  transferred  their  recruits  to  our  regiment. 

The  weather  becoming  warm,  and  our  camp- 
ing ground  in  the  w^oods,  being  unhealthy,  we 
moved  camp,  on  a  cleared  field,  on  the  edge  of  the 
woods,  where  the  water  was  handier,  and  the 
situati;)n  healthier  ;  the  weather  was  very  warm 
and  dry,  and  the  drills,  were  attended  to,  in  the 


NINTH,  N.  Y.     S.   M.  143 

cool  pfirt  of  the  day,  and  the  pickets  were  sent  out, 
about  three  miles  from  camp,  and  the  same  dis- 
tance from  the  Rappahannock  river. 

The  Brigade  ovens,  were  put  up,  and  we  had 
soft  bread  every  day,  and  carrotts  and  potatoes* 
frequently,  while  we  had  fresh  beef,  three  times  a 
week,  besides,  our  sutler  had  a  large  stock  of 
goods  on  hand,  which  were  rapidly  consumed. 

Wednesday,  J\lay  27th. — Second  Anniversary 
of  the  regiment's  leaving  New  York  cit}- — was 
devoted  to  ])leasure  and  recreation,  all  drills  were 
laid  aside  for  the  day.  About  10  A.  M.,  the  non- 
commissioned officers,  and  privates  of  the  regi- 
ment, were  drawn  up  in  line,  on  the  Parade 
ground,  and  a  committee  was  appointed  to  wait 
upon  Doctor  Nordquiest,  and  request  his  attend- 
ance ;  the  committee  soon  returned,  bringing  the 
Doctor  with  them  ;  when  Quartermaster  Sergeant 
Toland,  presented  to  Doctor  Nordquiest,  with  an 
appropriate  speech,  a  splendid  gold  watch,  chain, 
and  key,  costing  $250,  which  was  the  gift  of  the 
non-commissioned  officers  and  privates,  as  a  tes- 
timonial of  his  kind  care  and  attention,  to  their 
wounded  comrades,  at  the  battle  of  Frederickburg, 
while  under  his  charge  ;  the  recipient  replied  in  a 
short,  but  feeling  speech,  when  the  men  were  dis- 
missed to  their  quarters,  giving  three  cheers  for 
Doctor  Nordquiest.     Amongst  the  visitors  at  the 


144      THEEE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

presentation,  was  noticed  Brigadier  General  Rob- 
inson, commanding  the  Division,  and  Brigadier 
General  Baxter,  commanding  the  Brigade,  and 
officers  of  their  staffs,  and  also  several  reporters 
of  the  New  York  Journals.  We  again  formed  in 
line,  in  front  of  Lieutenant  Colonel  Moesch's  (com- 
manding the  regiment,)  quarters,  when  three 
cheers  were  given  for  Brigadier  General  Robinson; 
while  waiting  for  a  speech  from  the  General,  an 
Orderly  came  into  camp  with  marching  orders, 
and  the  General  hastily  left.  Claret  Punch  was 
dealt  out,  by  order  of  Lieutenant  Colonel  Moesch, 
when  the  men  returned  to  their  quarters,  receiv- 
ing orders,  to  strike  tents,  and  be  ready  to  march 
at  a  moments  notice,  but  laying  in  the  hot  sun, 
with  our  tents  down  for  several  hours,  the  orders 
were  countermanded,  and  the  tents  again  pitched, 
and  the  remainder  of  the  day,  was  given  up  to 
pleasant  enjoyments. 

Received  a  visit  from  Major  Hapgood,  who 
paid  us  two  months  pay. 

Colonel  Hendrickson,  who  was  wounded  in  the 
leg,  at  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg,  visited  the 
regiment,  but  did  not  assume  command,  he  was 
loudly  welcomed  by  the  rank  and  file,  as  their 
gallant  leader,  on  that  hard  fought  field,  where 
they  lost  many  of  their  comrades,  who  died  in  the 
defence  of  their  counts-y. 


NINTn,   N.    Y.   S.    M.  145 

Lioiitrnnnt  Colonel  Joseph  A.  IMoesch,  lias 
been  in  command  of  the  regiment,  since  the 
battle  of  Fredericksburg,  when  Colonel  Ilendrick- 
son,  was  wounded,  ho  is  the  only  field  officer, 
present,  having  had  no  Major,  since  the  resigna- 
tion of  Major  Diggs. 

Several  times  received  marching  orders,  and 
struck  Tents,  but  the  orders  being  countermanded 
and  the  tents  again  pitched,  and  all  the  duties 
attended  to  as  usual. 

Surgeon  Ketcham,  was  sent  from  home,  as 
Assistant  Surgeon,  in  place  of  Howard  Pinckney, 
resigned,  and  Doctor  Ketcham,  was  in  full  medi- 
cal charge,  as  the  Principal  Surgeon,  Doctor 
Nordquiest,  was  detailed  as  Division  Surgeon. 

After  returning  from  the  battle  of  Chancellors- 
ville,  we  encam.ped  near  White  Oak  Church,  for 
over  a  month,  atending  to  the  usual  camp  duties. 


From  April  28th,  to  June  18th,  18G3,  the  regi- 
ment made  four   marches,  travelling  05  miles. 
7 


146  TIIEEE  YEAPwS'    CAMPAIGN   OF  THE 


CHAPTER    IX. 

From    June,  12,  to   Julxj  18,  1SG3. 

Friday,  June  12th. — Before  daybreak,  reveille 
was  sounded,  and  forming  Brigade  line,  about  5 
A.  M.,  took  up  the  line  of  march,  passing  through 
a  desolate,  and  poorly  watered  country  ;  the 
march  was  over  hills,  and  through  fields,  without 
fences,  as  the  rails  had  all  been  burnt  up,  and 
over  dusty  roads,  with  here,  and  there,  a  house, 
with  but  slight  signs  of  cultivation  around  it. 
Near  noon,  halted  on  the  road,  for  an  hour  or  tvvo, 
to  cook  dinner,  when  a  volley  of  musketry  was 
heard,  near  by ;  it  was  ascertained  to  proceed 
from  the  First  Division  of  our  Corps,  who  were 
executing  a  sentence  of  death,  upon  a  deserter, 
whom  they  taken  from  the  rebel  rifle-pits,  below 
Fredericksburg,  when  they  drove  the  rebels  from 
them,  previous  to  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville. 
Resuming  the  march,  passed  HARWOOD  Church, 
and  crossing  a  small  stream,  bivouac  near  its 
banks,  late  in  the  afternoon.  The  day  was  warm, 
and  the  march  was  quick,  with  but  few  halts,  and 
it  was  a  very  fatiguing  one,  of  22  miles. 


S 


NINTH,    N.   Y.    S.   M.  147 

Saturdmj  13th. — Early  in  the  morning,  broke 
camp,  and  marched  through  a  country,  similar 
to  the  day  previous,  but  water  was  scarcer  and 
poorer  ;  marched  slow,  and  halted  often  ;  a  great 
many  of  the  men's  feet  were  blistered,  from  the 
march  of  the  previous  day  ;  in  the  afternoon, 
came  to  BEALTON  Station,  when  we  followed 
the  Orange  and  Alexandria  railroad,  towards  the 
llappahannock  river,  and  marching  about  half  a 
mile,  turned  into  the  woods,  several  hundred  yards 
from  the  railroad,  where  late  in  the  afternoon,  the 
Brigade  encamped  ;  another  regiment  from  the 
Brigade,  and  ours,  was  sent  out  on  picket,  about 
a  mile  from  camp,  towards  the  river.  The  day 
was  clear,  but  the  night  was  rainy,  and  the 
march  was  a  tedious  one,  of  15  miles. 

Su'.^day  14th. — Early  in  the  morning,  return- 
ing from  picket,  we  found  the  Brigade  drawn  up 
in  line,  ready  for  a  march,  and  taking  our  position 
in  the  Brigade,  the  column  moved  towards  Bcal- 
ton  ^Station,  and  marched  along  the  pike,  till  we 
reached  Catlett's  Station,  where  we  crossed  the 
long  railroad  bridge,  and  near  which  we  halted 
for  some  time  ;  pursuing  the  march,  passing  over 
roads,  through  woods  and  fields,  till  about  9  P,  IM., 
when  we  forded  a  small  stream,  near  BIILSCOE 
Station,  and  halte  I  in  a  field,  near  its  banks,  to 
cook  supper  a,nd  rest  for  awhile  ;    several  hours 


148     THKEE  YEARS'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

afterwards,  we  resumed  the  march,  groping  our 
way  along  the  pike,  in  the  dark,  stumbling  over 
the  stones  and  bushes,  till  after  mid-night,  when 
we  crossed  Broad  Run,  on  pieces  of  boards  and 
rails,  the  stream  was  very  narrow,  and  shallow, 
and  about  5  A.  M.,  we  halted  near  the  railroad, 
in  the  vicinity  of  MANASSAS  JUNCTION,  the 
men  throwing  themselves  on  the  ground,  tired  and 
sleepy,  after  marching  all  day  and  all  night,  over 
rough  roads.     It  was  a  quick  march  of  25  miles. 

Monday  15th. — After  sleeping  several  hours, 
we  continued  the  march,  thi-ough  a  hot,  broiling 
snn,  passing  the  abandoned  earthworks  of  the 
rebels,  and  leaving  the  railroad,  marched  across 
the  fields,  through  a  desolate  and  barren  looking 
countr}^,  which  was  poorly  watered,  and  crossing 
Bull  Run  Creek,  on  logs  throwed  across  for  that 
purpose,  and  halted  in  the  woods,  near  its  banks, 
to  cook  and  eat  breakfast,  where  we  remained  for 
about  an  hour,  when  resuming  the  march,  through 
a  rough  and  stony  countr}^,  and  early  in  the  after- 
noon, pitched  our  Tents,  inside  of  the  rebels  aban- 
doned breastworks,  near  CENTREYILLE,  hav- 
ing marched  10  miles. 

There  were  several  springs  of  good,  clear 
water,  near  the  camps,  and  a  nice  stream  to 
bathe  in  ;  the  country  around  was  wild  and  deso- 
late looking,  being  void  of  cultivation. 


KINTIT,    N.     Y.    S.   M,  149 

Tuesday  IGth. — Towards  rvonino",  tlie  momhcrs 
of  the  regiment,  assembled  around  the  quarters  of 
the  Lieutenant  Colonel,  to  bid  farewell  to  Colonel 
llendrickson,  who  having  his  leave  of  absence, 
renewed,  was  going  with  the  sutler,  to  Alexandria, 
Va.,  and  from  their  home;  the  Colonel  made  a 
short,  but  feeling  speech,  regretting  the  necessity 
of  his  leaving  the  regiment,  but  he  hoped  that  he 
would  soon  be  able  to  take  command  again;  he 
w^as  loudly  ch(  ered,  and  he  took  his  departure, 
amidst  the  regrets  of  the  whole  regiment,  taking 
home  with  him,  the  regiment's  State  Colors, 
which  were  entirely  perforated  with  bullet  holes. 

Wednesday  17th. —  Reveille  was  sounded  about 
2  A.  M.,  and  about  daybreak,  taking  our  position 
in  the  Brigade,  marched  through  CENTllR- 
VILLE,  and  crossing  several  small  and  shallow 
stieams,  on  stones  and  pieces  of  rails  laid  across ; 
the  march  was  through  a  country,  that  was  under 
cultivation,  the  farms  looked  thrifty,  and  the 
fences  and  dwellings  were  in  good  order,  but  the  j 
water  was  scarce  and  poor.  Our  march  was 
through  meadows,  fields,  and  woods,  over  dusty 
roads,  through  a  hot,  broiling  sun,  and  a  great 
many  men  from  our  Corps,  were  sun-struck,  and 
died  en  the  march.  In  the  middle  of  the  after- 
noon encam  ped  on  a  cleared  fudd  at  HERN  DON 
Station,  near  the   Alexandria  and  Leesburg  rail- 


150      THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

road,  seven  miles  from  the  latter  place.  The 
march  was  a  tedious  one,  of  15  miles. 

We  encamped  on  the  estates  belonging  to  the 
family  of  the  late  lamented  Captain  Herndon, 
(who  was  lost  on  the  ill-fated  Steamer  X^entral 
America)  and  near  our  encampment  was  a  fine 
piece  of  woods,  with  a  running  stream  of  good 
water,  besides  several  springs.  In  the  vicinity, 
the  battle  of  Drainesville  was  fought;  the  rebels 
had  torn  up  the  track  for  a  long  distance  towards 
Leesburg. 

Thursday  18th. — i^euezVZe  sounded  3  A.  M.,  and 
after  eating  breakfast,  struck  Tents,  ready  to 
march,  but  about  noon,  the  orders  were  counter- 
manded, and  the  Tents  were  again  pitched,  and 
the  usual  duties  attended  to. 

Friday  19th. — Early  in  the  morning  struck 
Tents,  ready  to  march,  when  our  regiment  received 
orders,  detailing  them  to  guard  the  Corps  wagon 
train,  and  we  again  pitched  our  Tents,  while  the 
rest  of  the  Corps,  took  up  the  march.  The  coun- 
try in  the  vicinity  of  our  camp,  was  infested  with 
guerillas,  and  we  sent  pickets  out,  about  half  a 
mile.  Towards  evening  an  alarm  was  created  by 
the  report  of  musketry,  when  two  officers  came 
riding  into  camp,  reporting  that  they  had  been 
fired  at,  the  regiment  was  put  under  arms,  and  all 
becoming  quiet,  they  laid  down  to  spend  a  disa- 


NINTH,   N.  y.     S.    M.  151 

greeable  night,  the  wind  blowing  fierce]}^,  and 
the  rain  descending  in  torrents. 

Saturday  20th. — Reveille  sounded  at  3  A  M., 
and  at  7  A.  M.,  our  regiment  struck  Tents,  and 
marched  to  the  front  and  rear  of  the  wagon  train, 
to  prevent  an  attack  from  guerillas ;  the  roads 
were  very  muddy  ;  passed  through  the  woods, 
near  the  railroad,  and  near  GUILFORD  Station, 
in  a  splendid  pine  grove,  parked  the  wagon  train, 
and  encamped  near  by,  to  guard  it.  Having 
made  a  short  march  of  4  miles. 

GUILFORD  Station  is  situated  in  Loudon 
county,  on  the  Alexandria  and  Leesburg  railroad, 
about  five  miles  from  the  latter  place  ;  it  contained 
a  few  houses,  which  were  in  a  delapidated  condi- 
tion, and  the  few  inhabitants  that  were  left,  had 
barely  the  necessaries  of  life  ;  the  railroad  was 
torn  up,  to  this  place. 

Our  camp  was  badly  situated  for  water,  there 
being  none  fit  to  drink,  nearer  than  a  quarter  of  a 
mile  from  camp,  in  the  wells  of  the  houses  at 
Guilford  station  ;  and  no  water  to  wash  in,  except 
a  small  stream  of  muddy  water,  near  camp. 

Volunteers  were  sent  from  the  regiment,  to 
Fairfax  Station,  about  twenty  miles,  to  guard 
the  supply  train,  there  and  back  again  ;  and  also 
foraging  parties,  were  sent  out,  in  the  vicinity  of 
camp,  after  hay  and  grain. 


152      THEEE  YEAES^  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

Early  one  morning,  the  regiment  leaving  their 
Tents  standing,  marched  about  fo<ur  miles  from 
camp,  under  direction  of  the  Corps  Commander, 
Major  General  John  Reynolds,  who  was  with  us  ; 
coming  to  a  piece  of  woods,  we  deployed  skirmish- 
ers, and  scoured  the  w^oods  in  search  of  guerillas, 
who  had  been  seen  lurking  around,  but  finding 
none,  we  returned  to  camp. 

Thursday  25th. — About  10  A.  M.,  the  wagons 
proceeding  in  advance,  our  regiment  marching  in 
the  rear,  to  guard  them ;  passed  throngh  a  barren 
and  desolate  looking  country,  crossing  several 
small  and  shallow  streams,  on  pieces  of  rails,  laid 
across  for  that  purpose  ;  the  roads  in  a  muddy 
and  bad  condition,  and  the  march  slow  and  tired- 
some  ;  the  whole  army  were  in  advance  of  us, 
with  the  exception  of  some  cavalry,  which  was 
in  the  rear.  About  4  P.  M  ,  we  arrived  in  sight 
of  the  Potomac  river,  near  EDWARD'S  FERRY, 
and  parked  the  wagon  train,  and  the  regiment 
halted,  near  the  banks  of  the  river,  the  rain  pour- 
ing down  in  torrents.  About  9  P.  M.,  the  troops 
having  all  crossed  the  river,  at  Edwards  Ferry, 
on  the  pontoon  bridges,  the  wagon  train  crossed  on 
one  of  the  'pontoons,  while  w^e  crossed  on  the  other, 
and  landed  on  the  Maryland  shore  ;  the  river  at 
this  place,  is  about  a  mile  wide,  and  the  current 
runs  swift.     Pursuing  our  march,  passed  through 


NIXTIT,    N.    Y.    S.   M.  153 

fields  and  swamps,  while  the  wagon  train,  kept  on 
the  road,  which  was  very  muddy,  and  the  wagons 
would  get  stuck  fast,  when  our  regiment  would 
halt,  until  they  were  extricated,  and  then  groping 
our  way  along  in  the  dark,  souse  we  would  go 
into  a  mud  hole,  and  feeling  our  way  out,  contin- 
ued the  perform.ances  at  short  intervals.  About 
mid-night,  passed  the  village  of  TOOLESVILLE, 
and  near  daybreak,  halted  on  the  road,  near 
BARNESVILLE,  and  laid  down  on  the  ground  to 
sleep,  the  rain  descending  in  torrents.  Made  a 
slow,  but  laborious  march  of  20  miles. 

Friday  2Gth. — After  a  few  hours  sleep,  the 
wagon  train  started,  and  passing  through  the 
village  of  BARNESVILLE,  took  a  road  leading  to 
the  Sugar  Loaf  Mountain  ;  passed  around  the 
Mountain,  on  a  very  bad  road,  it  rained  hard  during 
the  time  ;  took  the  road  to  GREENFIELD  Mills, 
and  passing  that  place,  took  another  one  to 
ADAMS  town,  and  late  in  the  afternoon,  encamped 
near  that  place,  having  marched  L5  miles. 

Saturday  27th. — Early  in  the  morning,  started 
with  the  wagon  train,  and  marched  to  JEFFER- 
SON, there  our  regiment  returned  to  the  Brigade, 
and  marched  through  MIDDLETOWN,  near 
which  place  we  encamped  in  the  afternoon^  having 
marched  12  miles. 
7* 


154      THEEE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Sunday  28th.— About  3  P.  M.,  taking  up  the 
line  of  march,  encamped  within  a  mile  of  FRED- 
ERICK city,  about  8  P,  M.,  having  made  an  easy 
march  of  7  miles. 

Monday  29th. — Early  in  the  morning,  passed 
through  FREDERICK  city,  and  took  the  Emmitts- 
burg  pike,  passing  through  the  villages  of  LEW* 
ISTON  MECHANICSVILLE,  and  FRANKLIN- 
VILLE,  besides  other  small  ones  ;  passed  through 
a  place  called  the  Catoctin  Furnace,  where  there 
were  coal  mines  ;  late  in  the  afternoon  passed 
through  EMMITTSBURG,  and  forming  in  line  of 
battle^  on  the  outskirts  of  the  town,  bivouac  for  the 
night,  having  made  a  quick  march  of  25  miles. 

Tuesday  30th. — In  the  morning,  passed  through 
a  part  of  EMMITTSBURG,  and  crossing  the 
boundary  line,  between  Maryland  and  Pennsyl- 
vania, encamped  near  the  road,  having  marched 
5  miles. 

Major  General  George  Meade,  assumed  com- 
mand of  the  ''  Army  of  the  Potomac,''  in  place  of 
Major  General  Hooker,  relieved. 

Wednesday,  July  1st. — About  8  A.  M.,  taking 
up  the  line  of  march,  on  the  Emmittsburg  pike, 
to  within  a  few  miles  of  GETTYSBURG,  when 
turning  off  to  the  westward  of  Gettysburg,  we 
took  the  road  leading  to  Seminary  Hill,  hearing 
heavy  cannonading  and  musketry  in  that  direction  ; 


NINTH,    N.    Y.    S.    M.  155 

nearing  the  hill,  we  found  the  First  Division  of 
our  Corps,  engaged  with  the  rebels,  our  Division 
immediately  formed  on  their  right,  back  of  the 
town,  distant  about  three  miles  ;  our  Corps  with 
the  Third  Division,  which  took  its  place  in  line 
numbered  about  7000  men,  and  they  were  arrayed, 
against  a  force,  with  three  times  their  number,  and 
were  engaged  three  hours,  showing  the  rebels  that 
they  were  not  the  "raw  militia,"  that  they  were 
led  to  expect,  but  the  bone  and  sinew  of  the  "  First 
Corps,  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac."  After  being 
engaged  for  about  three  hours,  taking  a  large 
number  of  prisoners,  and  losing  about  half  our 
men,  the  Corps  was  relieved  by  a  portion  of  the 
Eleventh  Corps,  and  shortly  afterwards,  the  rebels 
having  outflanked  them,  all  cur  troops  had  to  fall 
back,  through  the  town,  to  Cemetry  Hill,  under  a 
galling  fire,  and  the  rebels  obtained  possession  of 
the  town,  having  our  hospitals  in  their  hands,  and 
taking  a  great  many  of  our  men  prisoners.  On 
Cemetry  Hill,  we  again  formed  in  line,  and  our 
fdrces  took  a  new  base  for  operations  ;  our  Divi- 
sion changed  positions,  a  number  of  times,  to  keep 
out  ot  the  range  of  the  rebels  artillery,  which  was 
throwing  shots  and  shells,  destiuctively  amongst 
us  ;  towards  dark,  we  moved  about  half  a  mile  to 
the  left  of  Cemetry  [Jill,  and  after  dark  we  built 
breastworks,  of  stones    and  rails,    to   protect   us 


156      THREE  tears'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

from  the  rebel  sharpshooters,  and  Whitworth  Gun. 
Our  regiment  built  breastworks  untill  a  late  hour? 
^vhen  we  went  a  short  distance  in  front,  on  the 
skirmish  line,  where  we  remained  for  six  hours, 
when  we  we-re  relieved.  'Ihis  was  a  fatiguing 
day's  work,  fighting,  and  marching  Smiles. 

Major  General  John  Reynolds,  commanding 
our  Corps,  while  gallantly  leading  his  men  into 
action,  during  the  first  part  of  the  engagement, 
was  shot  by  a  rebel  sharpshooter,  in  the  head  ;  he 
w^as  carried  of!  the  field,  but  did  not  live  long. 
His  death  was  not  known,  till  after  the  Corps  was 
relieved,  and  created  sorrow  amongst  his  men, 
he  was  admired  for  his  good  character,  and  for  his 
kind  disposition,  to  the  men  under  his  command. 
General  Reynolds  was  assigned  to  the  command 
of  the  First  Corps,  after  the  battle  of  Antietam, 
and  he  gallantly  led  them  through  the  battle  of 
Fredericksburg,  where  he  was  noted  for  his  cool- 
ness and  bravery  ;  and  again,  at  Chancellorsville, 
where  he  was  put  in  command  of  the  left  wing  of 
the  Army  ;  and  last,  he  has  fallen  at  Gettysburg, 
in  defence  of  his  country. 

Brigadier  General  Baxter,  commanding  our 
Brigade,  had  all  the  officers  of  his  staff,  either 
killed  or  wounded,  while  the  gallant  and  brave 
General,  escaped  from  all  harm,  coolly  riding  his 
charger,  at  the  head  of  his  Brigade, 


NIXTII,    N.     Y.    S.    M.  157 

Tliursday  2(1. — TTeovy  cannonading  and  skir- 
mishing: was  kept  up  throughout  llie  day ;  we 
changed  our  position,  on  whatever  part  of  the  lino, 
our  services  were  needed  as  a  support.  The  water 
was  scarce  and  poor  ;  and  we  could  not  make 
cofTce,  as  the  sharpshooters,  were  watching  their 
chance  to  pick  off  our  men.  At  night,  retired  a 
short  distance  to  the  rear,  and  laid  on  our  arms, 

Friday  3d. — The  battle  raged  fearfully,  the 
rebels  endeavoring  to  drive  our  troops,  from  Cem- 
etry  Hill,  as  they  held  possession  of  the  town  ;  but 
their  attempt  proved  unsuccessful  ;  our  Division 
marched  to  the  right  of  the  Hill,  where  we 
remained  for  some  time,  when  we  double-quicked 
it,  to  the  left  of  the  Hill,  a  short  distance,  and  took 
up  our  position  in  the  breastworks,  vacated  by  the 
Second  Corps,  and  at  mid-night,  our  regiment,  was 
sent  out  on  the  skirmish  line,  w-here  we  remained 
for  six  hours,  the  rain  descending  heavily.  We 
were  short  of  rations,  and  pretty  w^ell  w^orn  out, 
"with  the  incessant  changes  of  the  past  few  days. 

Snlurday  4th. — The  rebels  evacuated  the  town, 
and  our  troops  took  possession  in  the  morning,  they 
found  the  hospitals,  as  they  had  left  them,  the 
rebels  having  paroled  the  wounded,  and  all  that 
were  connected  with  the  hospitals.  No  cannonad- 
ing, and  but  slight  skirmishing  throughout  the  day. 
Remained  behind  our  breastworks,  all  day,  and  at 


158  TIIEEE   years'   campaign   OF    THE 

midnight,  our  regiment  was  sent  out  on  the  skir- 
mish line,  where  we  remained  for  six  hours. 

/Sunday  5th. — ^.At  daylight,  the  skirmishers 
not  seeing  the  rebels  in  front  of  them,  they  cau- 
tiously advanced  about  a  mile,  to  the  edge  of  a 
piece  of  woods,  but  they  found  that  the  rebels  had 
retreated  under  cover  of  the  night,  leaving  his 
dead  and  wounded  behind  him.  Our  Division  left 
the  breastworks,  and  fell  back  a  short  distance, 
to  others,  vacated  by  some  of  our  troops,  where 
w^e  drew  rations,  which  had  been  scarce,  since  the 
first  days  battle,  and  towards  night,  we  moved  out 
of  the  breastworks,  for  a  short  distance  into  a 
cleared  field,  where  we  pitched  our  Tents,  for  the 
first  time  since  leaving  Emmittsburg,  and  the  men 
settled  down  for  a  comfortable  nights  rest. 

Major  General  John  Newton,  was  assigned  to 
the  command  of  our  Corps,  in  place  of  John  Rey- 
nolds, w^ho  was  killed  in  the  first  days  fight,  a 
Gettysburg. 

Monday  6th. — Early  in  the  morning,  started  in 
pursuit  of  the  rebels,  who  had  retreated  tow^ards 
Maryland  ;  and  we  took  the  road  to  Emmittsburg, 
and  near  sundown,  encamped  in  the  field,  where 
we  encamped  on  the  march  to  Gettysburg.  This 
was  a  quick  and  rapid  march  of  8  miles. 

Tuesday  7th. — Early  in  the  morning,  resuming 
the  march,  passed  through  EMMITTSBURG,  and 


NINTH,   N.     Y.   S.   M.  l50 

also  the  small  villages  of  MECHANICSVILLE 
and  LCWISTON  ;  crossed  the  CATOCSIN  Moun- 
tain, over  a  steep  and  difiicult  road  ;  tlie  wagons 
and  artilier}',  were  compelled  to  take  another 
road,  as  the  one  that  the  infantry  took,  was  a  mere 
path,  and  too  precipitous  for  teams  to  pass  over  • 
about  dark,  encamped  at  the  foot  of  the  Mountain 
in  MIDDLETOWiM  Valley,  and  sent  out  a  detail 
from  the  regiment,  to  do  picket  duty,  a  short  dis- 
tance from  the  camp.  The  march  was  a  fatiguing 
and  laborious  one,  through  the  rain  and  mud,  a 
distance  of  22  miles. 

Wednt^sday  8th. — At  daylight,  calling  in  the 
picket,  we  resumed  the  maich,  passing  through 
MIDDLETOWN,  and  halted  for  several  hours,  at 
the  loot  of  SOUTH  Mountain,  \^here  some  of  the 
men,  drew  shoes,  being  almost  barefooted  ;  resum- 
ing the  march,  crossed  SOUTH  Mountain  pass, 
and  near  sundown,  halted  on  the  brow  of  the 
Mountain,  and  built  breastworks  of  stones,  and 
laid  behind  them  in  line  of  battle  ;  cannonading 
was  heard  in  the  direction  of  Boonesboro,  distant 
about  five  miles.  The  march  was  a  rough  one 
of  15  miles,  through  the  raiji  and  mud. 

Friday  10th. — Early  in  the  morning,  took  up 
the  line  of  march,  passing  through  LOONESBOIIO 
and  BENEVOLA,  and  near  which  place,  shortly 
after  noon,  we  halted,  and  forming  in  line  of  hat- 


IGO 


tie,  threw  up  breastworks  of  rails  and  earth,  but 
near  night,  we  moved  further  towards  the  right, 
about  half  a  mile,  and  again  throwed  up  breast- 
works, and  laid  behind  them  for  the  night.  The 
Sixth  Corps  had  a  skirmish  with  the  rebels,  in  the 
vicinity,  and  drove  them  from  their  position.  The 
day  was  mild  and  pleasant,  the  march  was  a 
short  one,  of  G  miles. 

Saturday  11th, — We  laid  behind  our  breast- 
works all  day,  while  the  cavalry  was  a  skirmish- 
ing with  the  rebels,  and  also  the  Sixth  Corps, 
who  drove  the  rebels  from  their  position. 

Sunday  12th. — About  noon,  started  on  the  pur- 
suit, and  passing  through  FUNKTOWN,  which 
the  rebels  had  evacuated  in  the  morning,  crossed 
the  Antietam  creek  bridge,  and  halted  early  in  the 
afternoon,  near  its  banks,  on  the  Hagerstdwn 
pike,  which  place  was  plainly  visible  ;  towards 
night,  marched  a  short  distance  to  the  right  of 
HAGERSTOWN,  where  we  formed  in  line  of 
battle,  part  of  our  regiment  laying  across  a  dirt 
road,  into  a  garden,  in  which  was  a  house,  where 
our  General,  made  his  quarters;  tearing  down 
the  rail  and  board  fences,  and  the  stone  walls, 
we  built  breastworks  of  them,  across  the  road, 
and  laid  dovv-n  on  our  arms  to  rest.  A  regiment 
was  sent  out  from  the  Brigade  as  skirmishers, 
when  a  sharp  firing  was  kept  up  till  after  dark. 


NINTH,    N.   Y.   S.   M.  161 

It  rainrd  hard  thro'ijrliont  the  day  and  ni:^ht,  and 
we  had  little  or  no  shelter.  The  march  was  a 
short  one,  of  5  miles. 

Monday  13th  — Heavy  skirmishing  throughout 
the  day  ;  remained  behind  our  breastworks  ;  there 
was  continual  rain. 

Tuesday  14th. — In  the  morning,  the  skirmish- 
ers advancing,  found  that  the  rebels  had  retreated 
under  cover  of  the  night,  and  towards  noon,  we 
started  in  pursuitof  them,  passing  their  abandoned 
breastworks  and  rifle-pits,  and  late  in  the  after- 
noon, encamped  on  a  hill,  near  WILLIAMS  PORT, 
having  ascei-taincd  that  the  rear  guard  of  the 
rebels,  had  in  the  morning,  crossed  the  river  at 
"SVilliamsport,  into  Virginia.  The  march  was  a 
quick  one,  of  8  miles,  through  the  rain. 

Wednesday  15th. — At  daybreak,  marched  back 
to  a  dirt  road,  and  passing  over  a  portion  ot  the 
ANTIETAM  battle  ground,  passed  through  the 
villages  of  KECDYSVILLE  and  ROIIRSVILLE, 
and  late  in  the  afternoon,  encamped  at  the  foot  of 
South  Mountain,  near  CRAMPi'ON'S  Gap.  It 
was  a  quick  and  rainy  march  of  18  miles. 

Thursday  IGth. — In  the  morning,  resuming  the 
marcli,  passed  through  CPvAMPTON'S  Gap,  and 
through  the  village  of  BERKIIARDTSVILLE, 
and  early  in  the  afternoon,  encamped  near  BER- 
LIN, having  marched  8  miles. 


162  TIlPwEE  years'    campaign   OF  THE 

The  march  into  Pennsylvania  and  back  again, 
was  very  contihuous,  having  been  in  close  pursuit 
of  Lee,  and  his  rebel  hosts  ;  the  men  were  tired 
out  with  continual  marching,  and  some,  not  able 
to  keep  up  with  their  regiments,  as  the  marches 
were  very  quick,  and  there  were  as  many  roads, 
as  there  were  Corps ;  therefore,  the  rebels  having 
crossed  the  river,  into  Virginia,  the  troops  were 
encamped,  near  Berlin,  to  rest,  and  for  the  absen- 
tees to  join  their  regiments. 


From  June  12th,  to  July  18th,  18G3,  the  regi- 
ment made  twenty-one  marches,  travelling  273 
miles,  and  fought  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   M.  1G3 

CHAPTER     X. 
From  July  IS,  to  Dccemhei\i,  1SG3. 

Saturday^  July  18th.— At  daybreak,  took  up 
the  line  of  march,  passing  through  BERLIN,  and 
crossing  the  Potomac  river,  on  a  pontoon  bridge, 
into  Virginia,  and  marching  on,  passed  through 
LOVETTSVILLE  and  MILLTQWN,  and  early 
in  the  afternoon,  encamped,  near  the  neat,  little 
quaker  village  of  WATERFORD,  having  marched 
12  miles. 

Sunday  19th. — At  daybreak,  resumed  the 
march,  passing  through  the  villages  of  WATER- 
FORD,  HARMONY,  and  HAMILTON,  and  near 
the  latter  place,  encamped  early  in  the  afternoon, 
having  made  a  march  of  10  miles. 

Monday  20th. — On  the  road  again  at  daybreak, 
travelling  through  a  hot  sun,  and  passing  through 
the  village  of  MIDDLEBURG,  encamped  late  in 
the  afternoon,  on  the  outskirts  of  that  place,  having 
made  a  quick  and  fatiguing  march,  of  20  miles. 

Wednesday  2"Jd. — About  sundown,  took  up  the 
line  of  march,  the  night  was  clear  and  moonlight, 
but  the  roads  were  rough  and  stony  ;  pursued 
our  march,  till  about  3  A.  M  ,  when  ue  encamped 
near  WIHTE  PLAlNo,  having  marched  10  miles. 


164     THREE  YEAES^  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

Thursday  23d.— About  8  A.  M.,  resumed  the 
march,  passing  through  WARREiNTON,  and  out- 
side of  the  city,  late  in  the  afternoon,  formed  in 
line  of  battle,  expecting  an  attack  from  the  rebels. 
The  march  was  a  quick  one,  it  raining  hard,  a 
part  of  the  time,  and  it  was  a  fatiguing  one,  of 
12  miles. 

Friday  24th. — Men  were  detailed  from  each 
regiment  in  the  Brigade,  to  throw  up  earthworks, 
for  protection,  working  on  them,  night  and  day. 

Saturday  25th. — Before  daybreak,  received 
orders  to  be  ready  for  a  march,  and  early  in  the 
morning,  the  Division  moved  ;  our  regiment  was 
detached  from  the  Brigade,  to  guard  the  Corps 
wagon  train,  and  marched  towards  WARREN- 
TON  JUNCTION,  and  about  10  A.  M.,  encamped 
near  that  place,  when  our  regiment  returned  to 
the  Brigade,  and  was  drawn  up  in  line  of  battle  ; 
near  sundown,  we  resumed  the  march,  and  about  9 
p.  M.,  encamped  near  BEALTON  Station,  having 
marched  7  miles  from  Warrenton  Junction,  and  9 
miles  from  Warrenton  to  Warrenton  Junction, 
making  a  distance  of  IG  miles. 

Monday  27th. — Our  regiment  was  sent  two 
miles  towards  Warrenton,  to  do  picket  duty,  for 
twenty- four  hours. 

Tuesday  28ih. — Our  regiment,  having  been 
been  relieved  from  picket,  returned  to  camp. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.   H.  165 

Laid  encamped  near  BEALTON  Station,  from 
July  iifith,  to  August  1st,  and  details  ^verc  made 
from  the  regiments,  to  build  "  block  houses,"  and 
stockades,  along  the  railroad,  for  its  defence 

Saturday  J  August  1st. — Early  in  the  morning, 
left  camp,  near  Bealton  Station,  and  crossed  the 
Rappahannock  river,  at  Rappahannock  Station,  on 
a  pontoon  bridge  ;  and  on  a  hill,  near  the  banks  of 
the  river,  early  in  the  forenoon,  threw  up  intrench- 
ments,  and  sent  out  pickets.  The  march,  was  a 
short  one,^of  5  miles. 

For  two  days,  we  were  busy  throwing  up 
intrenchments,  and  doing  picket  duty. 

Tuesday  4th. — Forined  in  line  of  bottle^  inside 
of  the  intrenchments,  expecting  an  attack  from 
the  rebel  cavalry,  which  had  attacked  ours,  and 
were  handsomely  repulsed,  making  a  rapid  retreat. 

Saturday  8th. — Moved  to  another  hill,  near  by, 
vacated  by  the  Fifth  Maryland  volunteers,  of  our 
Third  Division,  who  had  intrenched  themselves, 
Laid  out  camp,  and  remained  about  a  week. 

Received  a  visit  from  Major  Ilapgood,  who 
paid  us  two  months  pay. 

Saturday  15th. — About  sundown,  crossed  to 
the  North  side  of  the  river,  and  marched  about  a 
mile,  when  we  encamped.  Our  encampment  on 
the  opposite  side  of  the  river,  was  very  unhealthy, 
occasioning  a  great  deal  of  sickness. 


166      THKEE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Sunday  lOth. — Moved  about  a  quarter  of  a 
mile,  where  we  laid  out  camp,  in  a  beautiful  spot, 
on  a  side  hill,  and  remained  over  a  week. 

Two  hundred  drafted  men  and  substitutes 
came  from  home,  to  join  our  regiment,  and  we 
again  commenced  drilling. 

Wednesday  2Gth — We  again  moved  camp,  on 
a  hi]],  near  by,  which  was  a  healthier  situation. 

Colonel  Hendriclsson,  who  had  been  absent  on 
a  sick  leave,  resigned,  amidst  the  regrets  of  the 
rank  and  file  of  the  regiment,  by  whom  he  was 
beloved.  He  came  from  home  with  the  regiment, 
as  First  Lieutenant  of  company  G.,  and  on  the 
promotion  of  Captain  William  Atterbury,  to  Major, 
June  '61,  he  was  elected  by  his  company,  as  Cap- 
tain ;  appointed  by  the  Governor,  as  Major,  Sept. 
'62  ;  Lifcuteiiant  Colonel,  Nov.  '62,  and  was  in 
command  of  the  regiment,  at  the  battle  of  First 
Fredericksburg,  v/here  he  was  wounded  in  the 
leg,  which  was  amputated  below  the  knee  ;  on  the 
resignation  of  Colonel  Stiles,  Jan.  '63,  he  was 
appointed  Colonel,  but  on  account  of  his  wounds, 
he  was  unable  to  take  charge  of  the  regiment, 
therefore,  his  duties  devolved  upon  Lieutenant 
Colonel  Joseph  Moesch. 

Sunday,  September  13th. — Heavy  cannonading 
was  heard  in  the  direction  of  Culpepper,  which 
was  ascertained  to  be  the  Second  Corps,  which 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.  M.  lO 

had  met  the  rebels,  and  were  holding  them  in 
check,  untill  our  lines  were  established. 

Major  Ilapgood,  made  us  another  visit,  paying 
us  two  months  pay. 

Wednesday  10th. — About  daybreak,  crossed  to 
the  South  side  of  the  Rappahannock  river,  on  a 
pontoon  bridge,  at  Rappahannock  Station,  and 
marching  along  the  railroad,  passed  BRANDY 
Station,  after  which,  we  marched  through  fields, 
woods  and  swamps,  and  late  in  the  afternoon, 
halted  within  three  miles  of  CULPEPPER,  where 
we  formed  in  line  of  battle,  on  a  cleared  field,  and 
encamped  for  the  night.  The  march  was  a  warm, 
and  fatiguing  one,  of  14  miles. 

We  laid  encamped  for  several  days,  doing 
picket  duty,  and  drilling. 

Tuesday  22d. — Received  orders,  to  be  ready  to 
march,  at  a  moments  notice,  with  eight  days 
rations,  but  the  order  was  countermanded,  and  the 
usual  camp  duties  and  drillings,  were  attended  to, 
besides  a  Division  Drill,  under  the  command  of 
Brigadier  General  Robinson. 

Thursday  24th. — Our  regiment  was  detached, 
to  guard  the  Corps  wagon  train,  and  we  did  not 
break  camp,  but  the  rest  of  the  Corps,  marched  to 
Raccoon  Ford,  on  the  Rapidan  river,  near  which 
they  encamped  in  line  of  battle,  where  they 
remained  for  several  days. 


1G8 


About  a  hnndred  drafted  men,  came  from 
home,  to  join  our  regiment,  and  they  were  put 
under  drill. 

Saturday,  October  10th. — In  the  evening,  the 
*'  Army  of  the  Potomac,'  commenced  falling 
back,  and  about  9  P.  M.,  our  regiment,  in  charge 
of  the  Corps  wagon  train,  took  up  the  march,  pass- 
ing through  STEVENSBURG,  and  crossing  to 
the  North  side  of  the  Raj)pc.hannock  river,  at 
Kelly's  Ford,  marched  to  BEALTON  Station, 
where  we  encamped,  near  noon  of  the  next  day, 
having  marched  all  night,  which  was  very  dark, 
and  the  roads  rough,  halting  but  a  few  hours  to 
rest.  The  march  was  a  quick,  and  fatiguing  one, 
of  20  miles. 

Tuesday  13th. — In  the  morning,  took  up  the 
line  of  march,  guarding  the  Corps  wagon  train, 
and  passing  our  hne  of  battle,  at  WARRENTON 
JUNCTION,  and  pursuing  the  march,  early  in  the 
afternoon,  halted  near  WEAVER'S  Mills,  where 
we  left  the  wagon  train,  and  joined  the  Brigade, 
and  pursuing  the  march,  late  in  the  evening,  we 
bivouac,  near  BRISCOE  Station,  having  made  a 
quick  and  tedious  march,  of  20  miles. 

Wednesday  14th. — At  daybreak,  resumed  the 
march,  sending  out  skirmishers,  on  both  flanks, 
expecting  an  attack  from  the  rebels,  at  any 
moment,  as  our    Corps,    w  as   in   the   advance ;  • 


NINTH,    N.   Y.   S.   M.  1G9 

marchrd  nlo'i^  CMiMinusIy,  and  rnrly  in  the  after- 
noon, halted  at  CENTRKVILLE,  and  taking  up 
our  position,  in  the  rebels  abandoned  e.-ythworks, 
Ave  remained  lor  an  hour,  when  receiving  orders, 
we  again  took  up  the  line  of  march,  and  going 
several  miles,  halted  on  the  BULL  RUN  battle 
ground,  and  forming  in  line  of  battle^  stD^cked  arms, 
and  remained  there  for  the  night.  The  march, 
since  that  morning,  was  20  miles. 

Thursday  15th. — In  the  morninir,  we  marched 
back,  two  miles  towards  CENTREVILLE,  and 
encamped  on  a  hill,  and  sent  out  pickets.  Firing 
was  heard  in  the  direction  of  Manassas,  which 
was  ascertained  to  proceed  from  the  Second 
Coi'ps,  who  w^ere  attacked  by  the  rebels,  but  they 
were  compelled  to  retreat. 

Lieutenant  Colonel  Moesch,  who  had  been  in 
command  of  the  regiment,  since  the  battle  of  First 
Fredericksburg,  was  appointed  Colonel,  in  place 
of  John  Ilendrickson,  resigned. 

William  IL  Chalmers,  was  sent  from  home,  by 
Governor  Seymour,  to  fill  the  vacancy  of  Lieuten- 
ant Colonel,  caused  by  the  promotion  of  Joseph 
Moesch,  to  Colonel. 

Captain  Henry  Williamson,  of  company  L., 
W'as  appointed  Major,  in  place  of  Dabney  W. 
Diggs,  resigned,  the  previous  winter. 


170     THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  TUB 

Monday  19th. — Early  in  the  morning,  taking 
op  the  line  of  march,  passed  through  GAINES- 
VILLE and  HAYMARKET,  and  near  the  latter 
place,  late  in  the  afternoon,  we  bivouac.  The 
day  was  rainy,  and  the  march  was  a  fatiguing 
one,  of  8  miles.     The  night  was  cold  and  damp, 

Tuesday  20th. — About  2  P.  M.,  resuming  the 
march,  passed  through  THOROUGH-FARE  Gap, 
a  pass  in  the  Blue  Ridge  Mountain,  after  dark  ; 
and  fording  a  small  stream,  that  lay  across  the 
road,  we  encamped  about  a  mile  from  the  Gap, 
forming  in  line  of  battle,  and  stacking  ai'ms,  for 
the  night,  having  marched  G  miles.  The  night 
was  cold,  and  the  men  were  chilly,  after  fording 
the  stream,  that  laid  across  the  road. 

Saturday  24th. — Early  in  the  morning,  marched 
back  through  the  Gap,  and  passing  through 
HAYMARKET  and  GAINESVILLE,  and  fording 
several  creeks,  the  water  being  pretty  deep,  and 
the  rain  pouring  down  in  torrents  ;  proceeding  on 
the  march,  we  halted  about  9  P.  M.,  at  ERISCOE 
Station,  and  forming  in  line  of  battle^  remained 
there,  for  the  night,  having  marched  15  miles. 

Laid  out  camp,  and  attended  to  the  usual 
duties  of  picket  and  drilling,  and  remained  nearly 
a  fortnight. 

Thursday,  November  .5th.  —  Abo  t  4  P.  M. 
taking  up  the  line  of  inarch,  encamped  after  dark, 


NINTH,   N.    Y.   S.   M.  171 

near  CATLETT'S  Station,  having  niacle  a  march 
of  0  miles,  through  the  rain. 

Saturday  7th. — After  daybreak,  again  took  np 
the  line  of  march,  passing  WAKRENTON 
JUNCTION,  and  through  the  small  village  of 
JMORRISVILLE,  and  leaving  Bealton  Station,  on 
our  right,  encamped  early  in  the  day,  near  Kclley's 
Ford,  on  the  Rappahannock  river,  having  made  a 
march  of  7  miles. 

Sunday  8th. — At  daybreak,  resumed  the  march, 
cros!ring  the  Happahannock  river,  on  a  pontoon 
bridge,  at  Kelleys  Ford,  and  pursuing  the  march, 
encamped  late  in  the  afternoon,  near  BRANDY 
Station,  formed  in  line  of  battle^  and  remained  for 
the^  night,  having  marched  10  miles, 

Monday  9th. — In  the  afternoon,  marched  from 
Brandy  Station,  and  re-crossed  the  Rappahannock 
river,  on  sl  pontoon  bridge,  at  Rappahannock  Sta- 
tion, and  marching  to  BEALTON  Station,  where 
the  Eleventh  Pennsylvania  volunteers,  and  our 
regiment,  were  detached  from  the  Brigade,  and 
taking  the  road  towards  Warrenton,  we  bivouac 
near  LIBERTY,  about  10  P,  M.,  the  snow  falling 
fast.     The  march  was  a  cold  one,  of  IvJ  miles. 

Tuesday  10th — Laid  out  camp,  and  attended 
to  drilling  and  picket  duties,  besides  which,  details 
were  sent  from  the  regiment,  to  repair  the  rail- 
road, which  the  rebels  had  destroyed. 


172  TIIECE   YEAKS'     CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

Saturday  21st. — Our  pickets  wore  surprised,  by 
a  squadron  of  rebel  cavalry,  dressed  in  our  uni- 
form, who  diove  in  our  pickets,  captured  some  of 
the  hospital  stores  and  wagons,  and  took  some  of 
our  men,  prisoners,  w  hen  they  retired  ;  we  re-es- 
tablished the  lines,  and  strengthened  the  pickets. 

Monday  23J. — At  daybreak,  the  Eleventh 
Pennsylvania  volunteers,  and  our  regiment,  re- 
turned to  BEALTON  Station,  and  halted  about  an 
hour,  for  the  Division  to  come  up,  on  which  we 
marched  to  within  two  miles  of  IIAPPAHAN- 
KOCK  Station,  where  we  encamped  early  in  the 
day,  having  marched  5  miles. 

Tuesday  24th. — In  the  morning,  received  orders 
to  strike  Tents,  and  fall  into  line,  ready  to  march  ; 
but  shortly  afterwards,  the  orders  were  counter- 
manded, and  the  Tents  were  again  pitched. 

Thursday  2r)th. — Early  in  the  morning,  taking 
up  the  line  of  march,  crossed  to  the  South  side  of 
the  Rappahannock  river,  on  a  pontoon  bridge,  at 
Rappahannock  Station,  and  passing  through  the 
small  village  of  RICHARDSVILLE,  w^e  halted 
about  an  hour,  when  pursuing  the  march,  crossed 
the  Uapidan  river,  on  3,  pontoon  bridge,  a;  Culpep- 
per IMine  Ford,  and  marching  about  a  mile  from 
the  river,  encamped  late  at  night,  near  the  gold 
mines,  which  had  previous  to  the  rebellion,  been 
very    productive,   but  since,  thev   had   not   been 


NIXTn,  N.    Y.   S.  M.  173 

worlvod.  This  was  a  very  lon^^:  and  wfarvsomo 
marcli,  of  15  miles,  and  tlio  sound  of  cannonading 
was  heard  in  the  direction,  that  vvc  were  march- 
ing, there  being  troops  in  advance  of  us. 

Friday  27th — At  daybreak,  resumed  the  march, 
passing  through  the  Wilderness,  on  the  edge  of 
which,  we  formed  in  line  of  battle^  late  in  the 
afternoon,  and  there,  remained  for  the  night. 
Cannonading  was  heard  in  the  direction,  that  we 
were  marching.     We  marched  iHiat  day  15  miles. 

Sulnrday  28th. — At  daybreak,  marched  about 
two  miles,  and  formed  in  line  of  battle,  on  the  loft 
of  the  Second  Corps,  the  line  gradually  advanced, 
the  rebels  falling  back  ;  we  advanced  about  two 
miles,  and  halted  on  a  ridge  of  hills,  near  MINE 
Run,  for  the  night,  having  marched  4  miles. 

Sunday  29th. — IMnjor  General  i\Icade,  accom- 
panied by  some  English  ofTicers,  rode  along  the 
lines,  taking  a  view  of  the  rebels,  who  laid  behind 
formidable  breastworks,  in  frorttof  our  army.  We 
did  not  change  our  position,  throughout  the  day. 
Rained  all  day. 

Monday  30th. — At  daybreak,  marched  about 
a  mile  further  to  the  right,  and  again  formed  in 
line  of  battle  ;  there  was  cannonading  and  skirmish- 
ing along  the  lines,  this,  and  the  day  befoie,  but 
our  Divi.sion  did  not  become  engaged. 

Tuesday,  December  1st. — About  4  P.  M.,  we 


174 


marched  in  retreat,  and  passing:  Robertson's  Tav- 
ern, and  after  dark,  we  encamped  near  Germania 
Ford,  and  our  regiment  was  sent  out  a  short  dis- 
tance, on  picket.  The  march  was  a  quick  one,  of 
8  miles. 

Wednesday  2d. — Early  in  the  morning,  our 
Brigade  only,  crossed  the  Rapidan  river,  on  a 
'pontoon  bridge,  at  Germania  Ford,  and  formed  in 
line  of  battle,  near  the  banks  of  the  river,  where 
we  remained  for  several  hours ;  pursuing  the 
march,  we  encamped  late  at  night,  near  BRANDY 
Station,  having  marched  10  miles. 

Thursday  3d. — Early  in  the  morning,  resumed 
the  march,  with  the  Division,  anci  forded  the 
Rappahannock  river,  at  Kelly's  Ford,  and  late  in 
the  afternoon,  encamped  about  half  a  mile,  from 
the  Ford,  and  our  regiment  was  sent  out  a  short 
distance  on  picket.  We  made  a  march  that  day, 
of  14  miles. 

Friday  4th.— About  10  A.  M.,  re-forded  the 
river,  at  Kelly's  Ford,  and  encamped  on  the  South 
side  of  the  river,  about  a  mile  from  its  banks.  The 
object  in  fording  the  river,  twice  in  twenty-four 
hours,  through  the  dead  of  winter,  was  a  mystery 
that  remained  unexplained  to  the  men  ;  but  the 
supposition  was,  that  it  was  the  ebulition  of 
angry  feelings,  from  ihe  one,  that  ordered  it. 
However,  it  was  uncalled  for. 


NIXTir,  N.    Y.  s.   M.  175 

Ilavinji^  encnmped  in  tlie  woods,  tlie  men  cut 
down  the  trees,  to  build  log  houses  for  their  winter 
quarters,  the  drills  were  dispensed  with,  and  the 
men  set  themselves  industriously  to  w^ork,  to  finish 
their  houses,  which  they  covered  with  their  shel- 
ter tents,  making  themselves  quite  comfortable, 
for  the  cold  weather. 

Several  times  received  marching  orders,  but 
they  were  countermanded,  and  the  house  building 
went  on,  and  the  pickets  were  sent  out. 


From  July  18th,  to  December  24th,  1803,  the 
regiment  made  twenty-five  marches,  travelling  a 
distance  of  294  miles. 


17G  THIiEE   YEARS'    CAMPAIGN   OF    THE 

CHAPTER     XI. 

From  December  2i,  18G3,  to  May  4,  18G4. 

Getting  our  log-houses  about  finished,  and 
beginning  to  get  comfjrtably  settled  for  the  win- 
ter, not  expecting  to  move  again  till  spring,  and 
after  being  encamped  about  three  weeks,  at  day- 
break, in  the  morning  of 

Thursdaij,  December  24th.,  w^e  prepared  for 
the  march,  and  taking  our  position  in  the  Brigade 
marched  through  CULPEPPER,  and  followed  the 
railroad,  and  encamped  late  in  the  afternoon,  in 
a  low,  swamp}',  piece  of  w^oods,  near  MITCH- 
ELL'S Station,  having  marched  15  miles. 

Laid  out  camp,  and  christened  it,  the  "Mud 
Hole,'^  as  we  could  not  move,  without  getting 
knee-deep,  into  that  plastic  article.  The  weather 
was  cold  and  disagreeable,  and  picketing  was 
attended  to.  We  remained  in  this  *' slough  of 
despond,"  till  the  first  day  of  the  new  year. 

Friday,  January  1st,  18G4. — On  this  opening  of 
a  New  Year,  while  our  friends  in  the  Empire 
State,  are  comfortably  enjoying  themselves,  mak- 
ing  and  receiving  J\'^ew  Years'  calls,  we  received  a 
call,  to  leave  the  "  mud  hole,"  and  march,   which 


NINTH,   N.    Y.    S.    M.  177 

we  did,  following  the  mil  road  for  a  couple  of 
miles,  when  we  encamp.cd  on  a  liill,  in  the  woods, 
near  a  splendid  creek,  where  we  commenced  to 
build  winter  qiiartcuv^,  for  the  second  time. 

Saturday  2d. — Our  labors  of  building  winter 
quarters,  ceased,  as  w^e  again  commenced  the 
march,  about  2  P.  M.,  and  marching  about  a  mile, 
halted  for  several  hours,  when  pursuing  the  march 
about  a  mile  further,  encamped  at  night,  in  the 
woods,  near  CEDAll  Mountain^  and  spnt  out 
pickets.     The  march  was  a  short  one,  of  3  miles. 

For  the  third  time,  commenced  building  winter 
quarters  ;  the  weather  was  very  severe,  had  had 
several  very  heavy  snow  storms,  and  considerable 
wet  weather. 

The  Reverend  Mr.  Roe,  was  sent  from  home, 
r4,s  Chaplain,  to  the  regiment,  having  been  without 
one,  since  the  resignation  of  Chaplain  Phillips,  in 
January,  1863. 

Our  Brigade,  being  encamped  in  the  advance, 
acted  as  a  reserve  for  the  pickets,  and  being 
within  supporting  distance,  kept  our  arA// 5  stacked, 
prepared  for  a  sudden  attack,  with  orders  in  case 
of  a  retreat,  to  burn  everything,  leaving  nothing 
behind  for  the  rebels  use, 

Tuesday  5tli. — The  Eighty-eighth  and  Nine- 
tieth Pennsylvania,   and   the   Twelfth  Massachu- 


178     TEREE  YEAKS'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

setts  volunteers,  were  detached  from  the  Brigade 
and  marched  to  Culpepper.  The  rest  of  the  Bri- 
gade, received  marching  orders,  but  they  were 
countermanded. 

We  remained  encamped,  doing  picket  duty, 
and  were  very  comfortable  in  our  log-houses,  as 
we  supposed  for  the  remainder  of  the  winter,  but 
we  were  disappointed  in  our  expectations,  for  after, 
being  encamped,  nearly  a  month,  the  remainder  of 
our  Brigade,  took  up  the  line  of  march,  at  4  o'clock, 
on  the  morning  of 

Friday  29th.,  and  marched  to  CULPEPPER, 
which  place  we  reached  about  10  A.  M,,  and 
quartered  in  the  houses,  for  the  remainder  of  that 
day  and  night,  having  made  a  march  of  8  miles. 

Saturday  30th. — In  the  morning,  passed  through 
CULPEPPER,  taking  the  Sperryville  pike,  and 
halted  in  the  woods,  near  the  road,  about  two 
miles  from  Culpepper,  here  we  found  the  regi- 
ments, that  had  left  the  Brigade,  at  Cedar  Moun- 
tain, snugly  ensconced  in  their  winter  quarters, 
and  joining  the  Brigade,  we  again,  for  the  fourth 
time,  cut  logs,  and  commenced  building  our  win- 
ter quarters,  and  covering  them  with  the  shelter 
tents. 

We  again,  finished  our  houses,  and  was  making 
ourselves  comfortable,  till  spring,  when  we  were 
roused  from  our  sleep,  at  1  A.  M., 


NIXTIf,    N.    Y.    S.    M.  179 

Saturday,  February  Cth  ,  and  at  daybreak,  we 
were  on  the  road,  and  marching  towards  the  Rapi- 
dan  river,  halted  near  Raccoon  Ford,  early  in  the 
afternoon,  and  forming  in  line  of  battle,  bivouac  for 
the  night,  having  marched  12  miles,  through  the 
rain  and  cold.  Firing  was  heard  to  our  left,  on 
the  opposite  side  of  the  Rapidan  river,  and  was 
continued  long  after  dark  ;  when  some  of  our 
troops  that  were  across  the  river,  were  compelled 
to  re-cross. 

Sunday  7th. — At  daybreak,  marched  in  retreat, 
and  halted  in  the  woods  ibr  several  hours,  to  allow 
the  artillery  to  take  the  advance,  when  marching 
about  two  miles,  halted  in  a  field,  where  we  laid 
till  near  sundown  ;  when  again,  resuming  the 
march,  passed  through  CULPEPPER,  and  taking 
the  Sperryville  pike,  returned  to  the  camp,  that 
we  had  left  the  day  belorc,  which  we  reached 
about  10  p.  M.,  having  marched  12  miles  through 
the  mud. 

Monday  15th. — Marched  to  a  level  plain,  near 
Culpepper,  where  the  First  Corps,  (ours)  was 
reviewed  by  Major,  General  Sedgewick,  of  the 
Sixth  Corps,  who  was  in  command  of  the  **  Army 
of  the  Potomac,"  during  the  absence  of  Major 
General  Meade. 

Monday  22. — Washington's  birth-day.  Our 
Division  marched  to  a  level  plain,  near  Culpepper 


180      THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

where  we  were  reviewed  by  JMajor  General 
Sedgewick,  acting  Commander,  of  the  Army,  and 
Brigadier  General  Robinson,  commanding  the 
Division. 

Tuesday  2od. — In  the  morning,  marched'  two 
miles  beyond  Culpepper,  where  on  a  level  plain 
our  Corps,  with  its  artillery,  was  reviewed  by 
Major  General  Newton,  commanding  the  Corps. 

Details  were  made  from  each  regiment,  in  the 
Brigade,  as  a  guard  for  the  signal  station,  on 
Cedar  Mountain. 

The  Brigade,  sent  details  from  each  regiment 
to  do  picket  duty,  near  MitchelTs  Station,  where 
they  were  carried  in  the  cars,  a  distance  from 
camp,  of  8  miles  ;  and  also  picketed  on  the  Sper- 
ryville  road,  several  miles  iVom  the  camp. 

Monday  29th. — In  the  morning,  the  Corps  was 
reviewed,  on  the  level  plain,  near  Culpepper,  by 
Lieutenant  General  Grant ;  during  the  review,  it 
commenced  to  rain,  when  the  troops  were  dis- 
missed, and  returned  to  camp. 

Orders  were  issued  from  the  War  Department, 
offering  those,  who  had  served  two  years,  and 
over,  strong  inducements  to  re-enlist,  granting 
them  a  thirty  days  furlough,  and  extra  bounty 
money.  Nearly  all  of  the  Eleventh  and  Eighty- 
eighth  Pennsylvania  volunteers,  re-enlisted,  and 
went  home,  also  about  twenty  from  our  regiment, 


NINTH,   N.     Y.    S.   M.  181 

and  a  largo  number    from  tlie  other    regiments, 
throughout  the  Armies. 

We  received  fresh  bread  daily,  from  Alexan- 
dria, Va.,  and  fresh  meat  and  vegetables,  such  as 
carrotts,  potatoes  and  turnips,  were  issued  pretty 
often,  and  rations  were  plenty. 

Fridcnj^  March  25th. — Orders  were  issued  by 
Major  General  Meade,  that  his  Army,  would  be 
temporarily  consolidated  into  three  Corps,  but 
would  still  retain  their  Corps  Badges  ;  the  First 
Corps,  (ours)  would  be  merged  into  the  Fifth,  and 
would  be  under  the  command  of  Major  General 
Warren  ;  the  Third,  into  the  Second,  under  Major 
General  Hancock,  and  one  Division  of  the  Third, 
into  the  Sixth,  under  command  of  Major  General 
Sedgewick.  We  retained  our  Division  and  Bri- 
gade commanders,  and  was  designated,  as  the 
Second  Division  of  the  Fifth  Army  Corps. 

Major  Ilapgood,  once  more  made  us  a  friendly 
visit,  with  two  months  pay. 

MARCn.  was  a  cold,  rainy  and  disagreeable 
month,  we  had  several  snow  storms,  and  conside- 
rable wet  weather,  during  this  month. 

ApiiiL,  was  ushered  in,  with  a  snow  storm,  and 
during  the  month,  there  was  a  great  deal  of  rainy 
weather. 

The  Maryland  regiments,  of  our  Division, hav - 
ing  gone  home  to  vote,  details  were  sent  out  from 


182      THREE  YEAES'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

our  Brigade,  to  do  picket  duty,  on  Pony  Mountain, 
spven  miles  beyond  Culpepper,  until  their  ret.irn, 
which  was  about  a  fortnight. 

Orders  were  issued  from  the  War  Department, 
transferring  seaman,  from  the  Army  to  the  Navy  ; 
about  thirty,  were  transferred  from  our  regiment. 

The  regiments  that  had  gone  home,  from  the 
Brigade  to  re-enlist,  returned,  and  the  Ninetieth 
Pennsylvania  volunteers,  was  transferred  to  the 
First  Brigade,  at  Mitchell's  Station,  to  take  the 
place  of  the  One  hundred  and  Seventh  Pennsyl- 
vania volunteers,  which  had  gone  home  to  re-enlist. 

The  weather  becoming  settled,  and  spring 
having  made  its  appearance,  preparations  were 
made  for  opening  the  campaign  ;  clothing  and  new 
shelter  tents  were  issued  ;  all  civilians  and  sutlers, 
were  ordered  to  the  rear  ;  officers  and  men  were 
ordered  to  reduce  their  baggage  ;  and  the  pioneer 
Corpp,  composed  of  details,  from  the  different 
regiments  in  the  Brigade,  were  moved  to  Brigade 
Quarters. 

Orders  were  issued  to  drill  with  knapsacks; 
having  company  drills,  in  the  morning,  in  the 
fields,  around  camp ;  Brigade  and  Battallion 
drills,  in  the  afternoon  of  every  alternate  day,  on 
the  level  plain,  near  Culpepper;  and  target 
shooting,  at  least,  once  a  week,  on  the  fields,  near 
camp,  where  there  was  pretty  accurate  firing. 


NINTH,   N.    Y.    S.   M.  183 

Major  General  Meade's  Head  Quarter's,  had 
been  at  Brandy  Station,  all  winter,  but  on  the 
opening  of  the  spring,  it  was  removed  t>  Culpep- 
per, wliere  Lieutenant  General  Grant,  and  also 
Major  General  Warren,  established  their  quarters. 

Details  were  made  from  some  of  the  regiments, 
but  none  from  ours,  to  throw  ap  rifie-pits,  near 
Culpepper. 

No  civilians  or  soldiers,  outside  of  Culpepper, 
could  visit  the  city,  without  a  pass  from  a  Briga- 
dier or  Major  General. 

In  closing  this  chapter,  we  close  the  winter, 
wherein,  we  forded  tae  Rappahannock  liver, 
twice,  and  built  winter  quarters,  four  times.  The 
next  chapter,  will  open  the  spring  campaign, 
after  being  encamped,  near  Culpepper,  about  three 
months,  doing  picket,  and  the  usual  duties. 


From  December  24th,  1863,  to  May  3d,  18G4 
the  regiment  made  five  marches,  travelling  a 
distance  of  52  miles. 


184 


CHAPTER     XII, 

From  May  3,  to  June  12,    18G4. 

Tuesday  3d.  Aitev  tattoo  had  beat,  orders 
were  received  to  pack  np,  and  be  ready  to  march, 
at  ten  o'clock,  that  night,  and  whatever  was  left 
behind,  to  destroy,  to  prevent  it,  from  falling  into 
the  hands  of  the  rebels  ;  but  were  ordered  not  to 
makes  any  fires,  which  would  disclose  our  move- 
ments ;  the  men,  were  to  have  eight  days  rations, 
and  fifty  rounds  of  ammunition.  The  arrange- 
ments being  a,ll  completed,  we  marched  quietly 
out  of  our  camp  at  mid- night,  and  took  up  our 
position  in  the  Brigade,  on  the  road,  where  the 
Division  formed  ;  the  night  was  dark,  and  our 
march  laid  through  fields  and  swamps,  leaping 
ditches,  plunging  into  small  pools  of  mud  and 
water,  and  stumbling  over  stones  and  brushes, 
that  lay  in  the  way  ;  passed  by  TONY  IMountain, 
crossing  the  fields,  and  marching  over  narrow 
roads,  we  passed  through  the  small  village  of 
STEVENSBURG,  about  daylight, 

Wednesday  4th.,  and  marched  rapidly  along, 
over  rough  and  stony  roads,  until  we  came  to  a 
piece    of    woods,   with    a   plank    road    running 


NINTH,    N.   Y.    S.   M.  185 

thron<rh  it,  Avhich  road  wc  took,  and  marching 
about  two  miles,  we  came  to  a  cleared  field,  and 
halted  there  to  cook  and  eat  breakfast,  where  we 
remained  about  an  hour,  and  pursuing  the  march, 
along  the  plank  road,  for  about  a  quarter  of  a 
mile,  when  we  came  to  another  piece  of  woods, 
and  marching  through  it,  for  about  a  mile,  came 
to  another  cleared  field,  and  crossing  it,  for  about 
half  a  mile,  came  to  Germania  Ford,  on  the  Rapi- 
dan  river,  and  crossing  it,  on  a  pontoon  bridge  of 
six  boats,  (the  river  was  not  more  than  thirty 
yards  wide  at  this  Ford,)  halted  near  the  banks  of 
the  river,  for  several  hours  On  both  sides  of  the 
river,  the  land  is  high  and  undulating  ;  on  the 
Fouth  side,  the  rebels,  had  throwcd  up  formidable 
earthworks  and  rifle-pits,  for  a  long  distance, 
which  they  had  abandined.  About  noon,  pursuing 
our  march,  along  the  Fredericksburg  Plank  road, 
which  passes  through  the  Wilderness,  and  sending 
company  C,  out  on  our  Flanks,  as  skirmishers,  to 
protect  and  give  notice  of  danger;  we  cautiously 
advanced,  till  about  4  P.  M.,  when  turning  off  the 
road,  into  the  woods,  formed  in  line  of  haltle^  and 
stacking  arms^  pitched  Tents,  for  the  night,  and 
sent  out  a  Brigade  guard.  The  weather  was  very 
warm,  and  the  roads  dusty;  the  march  was  rjuick, 
and  the  halts  not  frequent,  and  of  short  duration  ; 
it  was  a  fatiguing  maich  of  IG  miles. 


186      THREE  YEAES^  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Thursday  5th. — Before  daylight,  turned  out, 
and  eat  breakfast,  and  about  daylight,  marched  to 
the  road,  and  formed  in  Division  line,  the  left  to 
the  front,  and  throwing  out  company  H.,  on  the 
Flanks,  as  skirmishers,  we  marched  about  a  mile, 
and  halted  ;  we  heard  firing,  in  the  vicinity,  which 
was  ascertained,  to  proceed  from  the  Fourth 
Division  of  our  Corps,  (the  Fifth,)  whose  skirmish- 
ers had  met  the  rebels,  in  the  Wilderness,  and  was 
endeavoring  to  check  their  advance ;  resuming 
the  march  after  a  short  time,  we  passed  through  a 
small  cluster  of  woods,  and  formed  in  line  of 
battle,  behind  breastworks,  to  support  the  artillery 
which  was  placed  in  position,  and  was  dealing 
out  its  leaden  missiles,  to  the  discomfiture  of  the 
rebels  ;  in  front  of  us,  was  a  cleared  field,  and  a 
few  hundred  yards,  was  a  piece  of  woods,  where 
the  rebels  lay  ;  the  Union  troops  advanced  some 
distance  into  the  woods,  when  a  hot,  and  sharp, 
contest  with  musketry  ensued,  laying  many  a  poor 
fellow,  low  ;  we  could  not  use  our  artillery,  as 
there  would  be  danger  of  injuring  our  own  men, 
who  were  hotly  engaged  in  the  woods.  After 
remaining  as  a  support  for  the  artillery  for  some 
time,  the  Brigade,  was  withdrawn  some  distance, 
to  a  side  hill,  ready  to  re-inforce  any  part  of  the 
lines,  wherever  it  was  deemed  necessary  ;  there 
we  remained  until,  about  5  P*  M.,  when  we  w^ere 


187  NINTH,   N.   y.   S.   M. 

sent  to  reinforce  the  Sixth  Corps,  we  advanced  in 
line  of  batle,  over  an  open  field,  across  a  deep 
ditch,  whose  banks  were  very  steep,  and  entered 
the  Wilderness,  where  tlie  battle  was  raging  ;  our 
regiment,  was  in  the  second  line  of  battle,  hut  part 
of  our  Brigade  was  in  the  first  line  ;  we  advanced 
through  thick  underbrush,  for  some  dij<tance,  when 
we  halted  ;  soon,  the  rebels,  who  could  not  be  seen 
any  distance,  through  the  thick  woods,  simulta- 
neously poured  a  volley  into  our  first  line,  which 
caused  it,  to  break,  and  they  fell  back  on  the 
second,  but  soon  rallying,  they  again  formed  in 
line,  and  drove  the  rebels  some  distance,  and  long 
after  dark,  the  firing  having  ceased,  we  laid  down 
on  our  arms,  to  rest  from  a  fatiguing  day's  work. 
We  lost  heavily  in  killed  and  wounded,  which 
were  carried  ofi  the  field,  during  the  night,  to  their 
respective  Division  Hospital  Tents,  all  of  which 
where  several  miles  from  the  battle-field. 

Friday  6th. — The  battle  raged  all  day,  driving 
the  rebels  slowly  before  us.  Our  loss  was  heavy, 
in  killed  and  wounded,  amongst  the  officers  and 
men  ;  among  the  number  killed  was  our  Colonel, 
Joseph  INIoesch,  who  was  shot,  while  gallantly 
leading,  the  regiment  into  action  ;  his  body  was 
carried  to  our  Division  Hospital,  where  some 
boards  were  obtainfd,  with  great  difficulty,  and 
made  into  a  coffin,  and  Chaplain  Roe,  attended  to 


L 


188      THREE  YEARS^  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

his  burial,  near  the  hospital.  Colonel  Moesch 
came  from  home  with  the  regiment,  as  Sergeant 
ill  company  B.,  and  was  elected  by  his  company, 
as  Captain,  Jan  '62,  and  was  in  command  of  the 
regiment,  after  the  battle  of  First  Fredericksbnrg, 
and  was  promoted  Lieutenant  Colonel,  Jan.  '03, 
still,  in  command  of  the  regiment,  and  leading 
them  with  honor,  at  the  battle  of  Chancellorsville  ; 
he  was  promoted  Colonel,  Oct.  '03,  and  was  killed, 
in  defending  his  country's  rights  ;  one,  among  the 
number,  who  has  shed  his  blood,  for  the  cause  of 
Freedom  and  Liberty. 

Among  the  wounded  of  the  second  day's  battle, 
was  our  brave  Brigadier  General  Baxter,  who  was 
severely  wounded,  and  carried  off  the  field,  his 
duties  devolving  upon  Colonel  Coulter,  of  the 
Eleventh  Pennsylvania  volunteers,  who  faithfully 
discharged  them.  General  Baxter,  assumed  com- 
mand of  our  Brigade,  after  the  battle  of  Chancel- 
lorsville, and  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  coolly 
and  bravely,  led  his  Brigade,  wherever  its  aid  was 
needed,  losing  every  one  of  his  staff  Officers,  w^iile 
he  was  spared  to  bleed  for  his  country,  in  the  bat- 
tles of  the  Wild'^rness,  where  he  was  severely,  not 
dangerously  Avounded  ;  he  was  one  of  the  brave 
sons  of  Michigan,  of  whom  she  may  be  justly 
proud,  and  led  the  forlorn  hope,  at  the  battle  of 
First  Fredericksburg,  when  Colonel  of  a  regiment. 


NINTH,  N.    Y.   S.  M.  189 

Saturday  7tb. — We  arose  at  3  A.  M.,  after  lay- 
ing on  the  battle-field  all  night,  and  marched  to  the 
right  of  the  line,  a  distance  of  3  miles,  and  their 
intrenched  ourselves;  about  4  P.  M.  our  Division 
was  relieved,  and  then  marched  on  the  Fredericks- 
burg Plank  road,  to  within  half  a  mile  of  the 
Il:ipidan  river,  and  halted  near  sundown,  having 
marched  7  miles.  About  an  hour  after  sundown, 
marched  back  to  the  extreme  right,  a  distance  of 
9  miles,  and  halted  an  hour  before  daybreak.  The 
distance  marched  that  day,  was  19  miles. 

Sunday  Sth. — At  daybreak,  we  charged  the 
breastworks,  of  a  body  of  rebel  cavahy,  and  drove 
them  about  three  miles,  when  they  led  us  into  an 
ambuscade  of  Longstreet's  Corps ;  our  Division 
charged  ia  mass,  and  was  repulsed,  when  two 
other  Divisions  of  our  Corps,  charged  the  works, 
and  were  repulsed.  The  Corps  being  scattered, 
we  fell  back  about  two  mile,  and  threw  up  breast- 
works, and  re-organized  the  Corps ;  there  we 
remained  until  about  G  P.  JM.,  when  hearing  firing 
to  our  right,  we  advanced  to  re-inforce  the  Sixth 
Corps,  but  they  having  driven  the  rebels,  our  ser- 
vices, were  not  needed,  and  we  remained  in  the 
rear  of  the  Sixth  Corps,  as  a  reserve.  In  the 
charge,  made  in  the  morning,  Brigadier  General 
Robinson,  commanding  our  Division,  was  severely 
wounded,  and  was  carried  off  the  field,    and  his 


190  TIIKEE    years'    campaign   OP   THE 

command,  was  assigned  to  Brigadier  General 
Crawford.  General  Robinson,  was  placed  in 
command  of  our  Division,  after  the  battle  of  First 
Fredericksburg. 

Monday  9th Intrenched  ourselves,  and  sup- 
ported two  lines  of  battle,  when  the  skirmishers 
advanced,  and  a  general  engagement  took  place, 
which  ended  in  the  repulse  of  the  rebels. 

Tuesday  10th. — Throughout  the  morning,  there 
was  heavy  skirmishing,  and  the  right  centre, 
swung  round,  driving  the  rebels  from  their  posi- 
tion, which  was  an  advantageous  one,  for  our 
artillery,  which  was  placed  on  an  eminence,  and 
done  good  execution.  About  noon,  our  regiment, 
advanced  by  the  Flank,  and  formed  in  line  of  hat- 
tie,  on  the  left  of  the  Brigade  ;  the  right  wing 
advanced,  and  met  the  rebels  on  the  top  of  a  hill, 
when  an  engagement  took  place,  which  was  kept 
up  for  some  time,  and  being  repulsed,  we  laid  in 
line,  in  the  rear  of  the  Second  Corps,  until  the 
contest  was  renewed,  when  we  attempted  to  drive 
the  rebels  from  their  breastworks,  but  they  drove 
us  from  the  hill,  and  we  fell  back  into  our  intrench- 
ments,  where  we  remained  for  the  night. 

Thursday  12th. — About  10  A.  M.,  we  advanced 
on  the  rebels  breastworks,  where  our  loss  was 
heavy,  and  we  were  relieved  early  in  the  after- 
noon, and  returned  to  our  intrenchments ;  and  our 


NINTH,   N.   T.  S.  M.  191 

regiment  was  sent  out  towards  night,  to  do  picket 
duty. 

Friday  13th. — Our  regiment  was  relieved  from 
picket  duty,  early  in  the  morning,  and  returning 
to  the  intrenchments,  there  remained  till  we  took 
up  the  line  of  march  at  mid-night,  and  taking  the 
Fredericksburg  pike,  which  was  very  muddy,  we 
reached  the  extreme  left,  a  distance  of  7  miles, 
about  daybreak,  on  the  morning  of 

Siiturday  ]4th.,  and  in  the  afternoon  advanced 
in  line  of  battle,  along  a  brook,  near  the  edge  of  the 
woods,  where  the  rebels  were  in  position,  who  had 
attacked  our  Signal  Corps,  which  was  supported 
by  two  regiments  of  infantry,  and  were  compelled 
to  fall  back,  when  the  rebels  opened  their  batteries 
upon  our  Corps,  shelling  us  briskly  for  some  time, 
with  but  little  effect.  Our  artillery  on  the  left, 
opened  a  fire  upon  the  rebels,  which  compelled 
them  to  fall  back,  leaving  us  in  possession  of  the 
field,  and  throwing  up  breastworks,  where  we 
remained  for  several  days,  there  being  nothing  but 
light  skirmishing,  during  that  time. 

Tuesday  17th. — About  dusk,  our  Corps  moved 
about  a  mile  to  the  front,  and  threw  up  breast- 
works, and  bivouac  for  the  night. 

Wednesday  18th. — The  rebels  opened  a  murder- 
ous fire  of  shot  and  shell,  upon  us,  which  did  us 
but    little    damage  ;     we    remained     behind    the 


192     THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

breastworks,  till  evening,  when  our  regiment  was 
sent  out  on  picket,  and  during  the  night,  while 
visiting  the  picket  line,  Colonel  Coulter,  of  the 
Eleventh  Tennsylania  volunteers,  commanding  our 
Brigade,  was  shot  at,  and  severely  wounded ;  and 
his  command  devolved  upon  Colonel  Bates,  of  the 
Twelfth  Massachusetts  volunteers. 

Thursday  19th. — Our  regiment  was  relieved 
from  picket,  and  marched  to  the  right,  where  we 
found  some  of  our  troops  hotly  engaged  with  a 
part  of  Ewell's  Corps,  which  were  repulsed  with 
great  slaughter.  Our  Brigade  was  not  engaged 
in  the  contest,  but  supported  the  Heavy  Artillery 
Brigade,  (which  was  doing  infantry  duty.) 

Saturday  2 1st. — About  11  A.  M.,  resumed  the 
march,  and  going  about  9  miles  came  to  the  Mat- 
tapony  river,  and  crossing  it,  advanced  in  line  of 
battle^  about  a  mile,  driving  the  foe  before  us  ;  and 
then  hailed  and  bivouac  for  the  night. 

Sunday  22d.  — About  daylight,  the  Brigade 
advanced  in  line  of  battle,  to  reconnoitre  the  rebels 
position,  and  after  advancing  about  tw^o  miles,  we 
came  across  their  cavalry,  which  being  on  the 
retreat,  we  returned  back  to  the  Division,  and 
taking  up  the  line  of  march  on  the  Hanover  Junc- 
tion pike  road,  marched  about  8  miles,  and  at 
sundown,  bivouac  for  the  night.  Marched  that  day, 
about  10  miles. 


NINTH,    N.    Y.    S.   M.  193 

Mondaj  t33d. — At  daylight  resumed  our  march 
on  the  Hanover  Junction  pilio  road,  and  late  in 
the  afternoon,  forded  the  North  Anna  river,  and 
found  the  rebels  in  force,  in  our  front.  We  formed 
on  thi*  heights  in  line  of  battle,  and  our  foe  opened 
their  Artillery  upon  us,  about  dark,  which  after  a 
little  delay,  was  replied  to  by  our  batteries,  and  a 
lively  infantry  skirmish  took  place,  which  was 
contined  to  a  late  hour.  The  loss  on  our  side 
was  but  slight,  and  we  laid  down  to  rest,  havihg 
marched  that  day,  12  miles. 

Tuesday  24th. — The  rebels  having  fell  hack, 
during  the  night,  we  marched  in  pursuit  of  them, 
and  proceeding  several  miles,  we  found  them 
strongly  intrenched  on  the  edge  of  a  dense  piece 
of  woods.  Forming  in  line  of  battle,  and  sending 
out  skirmishers,  we  threw  up  breastworks,  and 
towards  night,  our  regiment  was  sent  out  as  a  sup- 
port, and  returned  to  the  Brigade,  the  next  morning. 

Thursday  26th. — Late  in  the  night,  we  quietly 
left  our  breastworks,  and  after  several  hours 
delay,  we  re-crossed  the  North  Anna  river,  long 
before  daybreak  of  the  next  morning,  and  march- 
ing several  miles  further,  halted  and  drew  rations, 
and  continuing  the  march,  bivouac  after  dark  on 
the  night  of  Frlda^j  the  27ih.,  near  Reedy  creek, 
after  a  hard  march  of  18  miles. 
9 


194     THREE  YEAES^  CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

Saturday  28th. — Early  in  the  morning,  resuming 
the  march,  passed  through  the  village  of  MAN- 
GOHICK,  and  crossing  the  Pamunkey  river,  earl}/ 
in  the  afternoon,  formed  in  line  of  battle,  a  short 
distance  from  the  banks  of  that  river,  and  threw 
up  breastworks  in  echelon  by  regiments,  where  we 
remained  for  the  night,  having  marched  10  miles. 
Sunday  29th — Leaving  our  breastworks  in  the 
morning,  we  marched  about  two  miles,  towards 
the  left,  when  halting  for  several  hours,  we  again 
marched  towards  the  front,  about  two  miles,  and 
halting,  threw  up  breastworks,  but  near  dark,  we 
marched  about  two  miles  to  the  rear,  where  we 
bivouac,  having  made  three  marches  of  6  miles. 

Monday  30th. — Late  in  the  afternoon,  marched 
to  the  front,  there  being  heavy  skirmishing  and 
artillery  firing  going  on.  Our  Division  which  had 
been  separated  for  some  time,  were  re-organized 
under  the  command  of  Brigadier  General  Lock- 
wood,  and  remained  in  the  front  all  night. 

Tuesday  Slst — Heavy  firing  on  the  right ;  the 
Union  troops,  scattering  the  rebel  forces  in  every 
direction  ;  our  Division  were  not  engaged,  but  laid 
quiet  all  day. 

Wednesday,  June  1st — Swung  our  left  around, 
about  a  mile,  and  about  10  A.  M.,  our  regiment 
was  sent  out  on  the  skirmish  line,  when  heavy 
skirmishing  took  place,  and  the  rebels  shelled  us 


NINTH,    N.   r.   S.  M.  195 

fearfully,  causing  a  heavy  loss  in  our  regiment. 
After  sundovvn,  we  were  relieved  from  the  skir- 
mish line,  and  marched  to  join  our  Brigade,  which 
had  moved  about  a  mile  to  the  left,  and  we  were 
kept  as  a  reserve  picket  all  night. 

Thursday  2d.  Relieved  the  right  wing,  early  in 
the  morning,  and  was  on  the  skirmish  line,  until 
early  in  the  afternoon  of 

Friday  3d.,  when  we  were  relieved,  and  joined 
the  Brigade,  late  in  the  afternoon,  wlien  a  heavy 
engagement,  took  place  on  the  right,  which  lasted 
for  over  an  hour,  when  a  heavy  artillery  fire  took 
place,  which  was  kept  up  briskly  for  some  time, 
by  both  sides.  Threw  up  breastworks,  and 
laid  behind  them  all  night. 

Sunday  5th. —  Leaving  our  breastworks,  wc 
marched  to  the  right,  nearly  a  mile,  and  halted 
till  within  an  hour  of  midnight,  when  we  marched 
to  the  left,  about  5  miles,  passing  GAINES  Mills, 
and  towards  morning,  we  bivouac  near  that  place. 
Tuesday  7th. — Received  orders  from  Corps 
Head-Quarters,  to  report  in  New  York  city,  for 
muster-out,  and  the  regiment  left  the  front,  about 
5  P.  M  ,  with  87  men,  and  20  officers,  after  trans- 
ferring those  whose  term  of  service  had  not 
expired,  to  ihe  97th  New  York  volunteers;  and 
preceding  on  their  way,  they  reached  White- 
House  Landing,  a  distance  of  15  miles,  sone  time 


106      THREE  years'  CAMPAIGN  OP  THE 

after  midnight,  where  we  bivouac  for  the  remain- 
der of  the  night. 

Wednesday  8th. — Near  noon,  the  regiment  em- 
barked on  the  Government  transport  EmiJy,  for 
Washington,  D.  C,  where  they  arrived  after  a 
pleasant  passage,  near  sundown  of  the  next  day 
and  marching  to  the  temporary  residence  of  our 
former  Division  General,  (Brig.  Gen.  J.  C.  Robin- 
son) who  lost  a  leg  in  the  late  b  .ttles;  the  regi* 
ment  was  drawn  up  in  line,  and  the  officers  paid 
their  respects  to  the  General,  from  thence  the 
regiment  marched  to  the  Soldiees  Rest,  where 
they  quartered  until  the  evening  of 

Friday  10th.,  when  they  took  the  express  train, 
at  8  P.  M„  for  New  York,  and  on  the  morning  of 

Saturday  11. — About  7  A.  M.,  arrived  at  Jersey 
City,  expecting  to  meet  there,  an  escort,  as  we 
had  been  requested,  to  Telegraph,  on  our  departure 
from  Washington,  D.  C. ;  we  done  as  requested, 
but  no  escort  arriving,  we  crossed  the  Cortlandt 
street  Ferry,  and  marched  to  the  Park  Barracks, 
where  we  stacked  our  arms^  and  was  dismissed 
until  noon,  by  the  req  est  of  the  Committee  of  the 
3X  members  of  the  regiment,  who  had  a  reception 
in  view.  On  the  hour  arriving,  \yq  drew  up  in 
line,  in  front  of  the  City  Hall,  where  we  was 
reviewed  by  Mayor  Gunther,  and  marching  up 
Broadway,  without  any  escort^  to  Bleecker  street. 


NINTH,   N.    Y.    S.    M.  197 

where  we  met  by  our  old  Band,  (Neyer's,)  and  the 
ex-members  of  the  regiment,  wlio  escorted  us  up 
the  Bowery,  to  the  Seventh  regiment's  Armory 
where  we  were  met  by  a  detachment  from  that 
regiment,  under  the  command  of  Captain  Young 
who  in  concert  with  the  former  escort^  escorted  us 
to  Fourteenth  street,  down  Broadway  to  City  Hall 
Park,  up  Brjadway  to  the  "  City  Guard  Armory," 
where  the  regiment  stacked  arms,  and  partook  of 
a  COLLATION,  furnished  by  a  committee  of  the  ex- 
members  of  the  regiment,  to  whom  all  credit  is 
due,  for  their  kindness  and  courtesy,  in  receiving 
their  former  comrades,  on  the  eve  of  their  return  to 
civil  life.  After  a  short  time  pleasantly  spent, 
the  men  were  dismissed,  to  go  to  their  homes,  with 
the  pleasant  memory,  of  having  served  their 
country,  three  years  faithfully  ;  and  thankful  to  a 
Just  God,  that  their  lives  had  been  spared,  to 
return  home,  whilst  many  of  those  who  left  home 
with  them,  had  offered  up  their  lives,  in  defence 
of  their  country,  and  whose  names  will  ever  be 
dear,  to  the  mcnory  of  all  good  and  loyal  people. 
Previous  to  our  dismissal,  the  City  Guard  Armory, 
was  placed  at  our  disposal,  until  we  were  mustered 
out  of  service.  To  Captain  Young,  and  his  men, 
the  author  in  behalf  of  the  Ninth  New  York  State 
Militia,  would  return  their  sincere  thanks,  for  his 
attention  and  kindness  evinced  towards  them,  also 


198  THREE  YEARS*    CAMPAIGN  OF  THE 

to  the  Committee,  and  Mr.  Neyer,  and  his  Eand  ; 
and  still  further  to  the  Committee  and  the  Militia 
regimen  s,  who  had  received  and  escorted  the 
returned  regiments,  on  their  arrival  in  the  city,  for 
their  non-escort  and  non-reception  of  as  gallant  a 
regiment,  as  there  was  in  the  United  States  ser- 
vice, during  the  Southern  Rebellion. 


From  May  3d,  to  June  12,  1864,  the  regiment 
made  fourteen  marches,  travelling  a  distance  of 
136  miles. 


NINTH,    N.   Y.   S.   M.  199 

CHAPTER    XIII, 

Conclusion. 

Monday,  June  20lh.— At  8  P.  M.,  the  returned 
members  of  the  Ninth  Regiment,  JNew  York 
State  Militia,  assembled  at  the  St.  Nicholas 
Hotel,  pursuant  to  an  invitation,  from  the  ex- 
members  of  the  regiment.,  who  furnished  a  sup- 
per to  the  war-worn  veterans.  M.  M.  VanBuren, 
the  Colonel  of  the  regiment,  before  they  left  New 
York,  presided  at  the  meeting,  and  everything 
passed  off  pleasantly  ;  the  Supper  was  got  up  in 
fine  stile,  and  with  credit  to  the  committee  of 
Arrangements.  A  number  of  distinguished  mili- 
tiivy  personages  were  present,  and  all  appeared  to 
enjoy  themselves  ;  and  at  a  seasonable  hour  the 
assemblage  withdrew. 

Thursday  23d. — This  day,  the  members  of  the 
regiment,  were  mustered  out  of  the  United  States 
service,  where  they  had  faithfully  performed  their 
duties  to  their  country,  for  the  space  of  three 
years  and  twenty-seven  days,  and  returned  to  the 
pursuits  of  civil  life. 

In  conclusion  the  author  would  say,  that  in  his 
estimation,  this  regiment  can  show  as  true  and  as 
loyal  a  class  of  men,  as  ever  laid  down  their  lives 
for  thercountry,  and  as  such  they  will  be  remem- 
bered by  future  historians. 

THE     END. 


RECORDS* 

OF    THE 

NINTH  REGIMENT, 

NEW-YORK  STATE  MILITIA. 


*Thp  records  of  the  Ninth  Regiment,  NewYorh  State 

JUiliticif  were  carefully  compiled  by  the  guthor,  from  otticial 
papers,  and  he  used  his  utmost  exertion,  to  have  them  correct; 
but  if  there  sliould  be  any  errors,  he  will  willingly  correct  them, 
in  luture  editions,  upon  being  notified  of  the  fact,  upon  their  pro- 
ducing an  honorable  discharge.  There  are  many  members  of  this 
regiment  who  left  New  York,  whose  names  will  not  be  found 
recorded,  consisting  of  those  who  refused  to  swear  in  at  Wash- 
ington, and  those  whose  names  would  be  a  disgrace  to  any  regi- 
ment, deserting  the  cause  of  their  country,  and  violating  the  oath 
that  they  had  taken  to  fight  in  its  defence  ;  the  men  who  were 
DRAFTED,  will  uot  find  tlicir  names  recorded,  although  some  of 
them,  fought  nobly  for  their  couutry. 


ORIGmAL  REGBIENTAL  OFFICERS,   ^ 

OF    THE 

IHNTH  REGIMENT,  NEW  YORK  STATE  MILITIA. 


Colonel. Jolm  W.  Stiles,  resigned 

Lieutenant  Colonel. William  H.  Halleck,  died  of  disease 

^lajor. William   Atterbmy,    promoted   Lieutenant   Colonel; 

resigned. 
Sur'»-eon, Charles  J.  Nordquiest,  mustered  out — expiration  of 

service 

Assistant  Surgeon. Howard  Pinckney,  resigned 

Quartermaster. Henry  L.  Stevens,  died  of  disease 

Adjutant. John  B.  Coppinger,  resigned 

Chaplain. Rev.  Benjamin  T.  Phillips,  resigned 


Sutler. Edward  Ralph,  Jr. 


EECOEDS      OF     COilPANY      A. 


COMPANY  A.* 

ORIGIXAL  OFFICERS     • 

Captain. John  J.  Morrison,  resigned 

First    Lieuteuaut. John    Dalv^-mple,     promoted     Captain ; 

resi;j;ned 
Second  Lieutenant. Edward  II.  Andrews,  resigned 

KOX-COMMISSIONED  OFFICERS. 
SERGEANTS. 

First. "\rJlli''^"'i  ^-  Scott,  discharged  for  disability 

Second. Eugene   Pickett,   promoted   Captain ;     wounded   at 

Antietam ;  resigned 
Third. Edward  De  Long,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant ;  discliarged 

from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Fourth. Edward  L.  Cobb,  discharged  for  disability 

Fifth. James  L.  "Williams,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;    killed  at 

1st.  Fredericksburg 

CORPORALS. 

First. Edwin  Erwin,  discharged  for  disability 

Second. William  M.  Winnie,  discharged  for  disability 

Third. John  Arbucklc,  promoted  Sergeant;  discliarged  from 

wounds  received  at  l.st  Fredericksburg 

Fourth. Peter    W.    Johnson,      i)i-onioted      Sorgcant-Major ; 

wounded  at  Antietatn  ;  discliarged  by  promotion' 

Fifth. William  C.  Robinson,  killed  at  Antietam 

Sixth. Frank  F.  Carter,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant ;  2d.  Lieuten- 
ant of  company  Gr. ;  mustered  out  with  company  G-. 

Seventh. Geoi'ge  W.  Cox,  discharged  by  jironiotion 

Eighth. Francis  L.  Lyon,  discharged  for  disabiUty 

*This  company  left  New  York,  with  the  rcjriinent,  May  27,  ISfil;  and  was 
mustered  into  the  United  States  service,  at  Washinu'ton,  D.  C,  June  S,  ISGl 
Ecturned  to  New  York,  Juno  11, 1S61;  and  was  luuatered  out,  June  ii3  1604. 


2 


RECORDS     OF     COMPANY     A, 


PRIVATES. 
A. 

Amond  Israel,  wonTided  at  Coal  Harbor 
Atkinson  William,  wounded  at  Spottsj'lvania 

Baker  Edward  O.  promoted  Corporal ;  discharged  by  promotion 
Baker  Edwin  F.  discharged  for  disability- 
Baker  Thomas  J.  discharged  for  disability 
Beckwith  Silas,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Beebe  Edwin,  wounded  at  Laurel  Hill ;  transferred  to  QYth  N".  Y 

vols.,  Jime  8, 1864 
Bigelow  Washington,  discharged  for  disability 
Bloodgood  Thomas  J,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Bogart  Robert,  wounded  at  Laurel  HLll ;  transferred  to  9'7th  N.  T. 

vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Brennan  Christopher,  wounded  at  Laurel  Hill;   transferred  to 

QYth  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Buchanan  David,  wounded  at  Laurel  Hill ;  transferred  to  9'7th 

N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Bullman  D.  Lewis,  discharged  for  disability 
Byrnes  E,ichard  J.  discharged  for  disability 

O. 
Chester  George  A.  promoted  Corporal ;  discharged  by  promotion 
Clark  James,  killed  in  the  Wilderness 
Clowes  Edward  G.  discharged  by  promotion 
Coleman  Patrick,  killed  at  Spottsylvania 
Conwa}^  Albert,  discharged  for  disability 
Crandall  Orange  P.  wounded  at  Spottsylvania 
Cross  John,  killed  iu  the  Wilderness 

D. 

Da  Cunha  John  L.  discharged  for  disability 

Da  Cunha  Lewi:^,  discharged  for  disability 

De  Con  Francis  E.  discharged  by  promotion 

Dolan  Patrick,  wounded  in  the  Wilderness  ;  transferred  to  OYtli 

K  Y,  vols.,  June  8, 1864 
Duff  Mathew,  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  mustered,  out  with 

the  company 
Duryea  George  H.  discharged  bv  order  of  the  War  Department 

E. 
Edgar  Frederick  E.  transferred  to  tlie  War  Department ;  mustered 

out  with  the  company 
Edwards  William,  missing  in  the  Wilderness,  during  action 
Ellison   Frederick,    dischar^-ed    from   wounds    received  at   Ist. 

Fredericksburg 


BE  COEDS     OF     COISITANY      A.  3 

F. 

Fnllon  Edward  A.  dl^clmrgrcfl  for  disability 

Feeks  llainli-t,  discliarc^cd  for  disabilitv^ 

Feri-ero  Eniile,  discliarfjed  fi-oiii  accidental  fjunsliot  wmind 

Fosdick  "Washington,  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  tho 
company 

Foster  L)avid  X.  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericks- 
burg ;  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company  C. ;  CapLain  of 
company  A. ;  discharged  for  disability 

Fray  Robert,  killed  in  the  Wilderness 

French  James  C.  discharged  for  disability 

G. 

Gederick  Ernest,  killed  at  Harpers  Ferry 
Gibson  James,  discharged  for  disability 
Gillctt  J.  Edward,  discharged  for  disability 

II. 

Hance  James  A.  killed  at  Antietam 

Hauson  John  G.  discharged  for  disability 

Heath  Charles  II.  discharged  for  disability 

Hoaglan   Isaac    E.    promoted    1st.    Lieutenant   of  company  B.; 

Captain  of  company  H. ;  discharged  for  disability 
Hodgkinson  Worthington,    died  from  wounds   received  at  1st. 

Frederick^iburg 
Holm  wood  Charles,  wounded  at  Laurel  Hill;  mustered  out  with 

the  company 

J. 

Jackson  Samuel,  promoted  Sergeant;  discharged  from  wounds 
recieved  at  Antietam 

Johnson  Daniel  E.  promoted  Corporal ;  wounded  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 

Jones  Alfred,  killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

K. 

Kelley  TTllliam,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Kirby   William   II.    promoted  2d.    Lieutenant;    discharged   for 

disability 
Ivirchet  Frederick,    promoted  Corporal;     Sergeant;     killed   at 

Laurel  Ilill 

L. 

Lawrence   William   C.    discharged    from   wounds     received    at 

2d.  Bull  Run 
Lookhirst  Gottlieb,  wounded  in  the  Wilderness;  transferred  to 

97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 
Luff  John  V.  mustered  out  with  the  company 


4  EECOEDS     OP     CO  il  PANT       A. 

M. 

Martin  Andrew,  discharged  for  disability 

McCort  John  W.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  2d.  Lieutenant 
of  company  I ;  mustered  ont  with  the  regiment 

Mercer  Alexander,  killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

Mercer  Andrew,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Milden  Constant,  died  of  disease 

Mitchell  Joseph  R.   killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

Mitchell  Thomas  0.  promoted  Sergeant;  wounded  in  the  Wil- 
derness; transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Montanye  Washington,  discharged  for  disability 

Moore.  John  D.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  2d.  Lieutenant ; 
mustered  out  with  the  company 

Murphy  Edward,  promoted  Corporal;  discharged  from  wounds 
received  at  Antistam 

K. 

Kash  Samuel,  discharged  for  disability 

o. 

Cutwater  Daniel  W.  promoted  Corporal ;  1st.  Sergeant;  wounded 
in  the  Wilderness ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

P. 

Parry  Henry  R.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Pearson  David  0.  promoted  Corporal ;    musterred  out  with  the 

company 
Place  Warren,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Porter  Atwood,  discharged  for  disability 

R. 

Radaman  William,  discharged  for  disability 
Raymond  William,  discharged  for  disability 
Roberts  Samuel,  discharged  for  disability 
Roble  James  A.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Roof  Smith  C.  discharged  by  promotion 

s. 

&auvan  Robert,  discharged  for  disability 
Scofield  George  H.  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Short  James,  discharged  for  disability 
Skelly  Michael  W.  discharged  for  disability 
Smith  Thomas,  discharged  for  disability 
Stackpole  George  W.  discharged  for  disability 
Stone  Elias  A.  "killed  at  2d.  Ball  Run 
Sweezy  Joseph  H.  killed  at  Antietam 


KECORDS      OF     COilPANIES     A.    &    B. 

T. 

Thomp<5on  William  TT.  dipchari^cd  for  disability 
Toal  John  T.  discUarii;ed  b}^  promotion 
Tuft3  Georsrc  F.  C.  discharfred  for  disability 

°   w.     _ 

"Welch  "William,  promoted  Corporal ;  discharijed  by  promotion 
"Whei'lock  Edward,  died  from  wounds  received  at  2d.  Bull  Run 
Williams  John  L.  C.  dischar£:ed  for  disability 
"Woolf  William,  discharged  for  disability 

Youmans  "William,  discliarged  for  disability 


RETURNED  OFFICERS. 
Second  Lieutenant,  John  D.  Moore,  in  command  of  the  company. 


COMPANY  B.* 


ORIGINAL  OFFICERS 


Captain. John  Deppeler,  resigned 

First  Lieutenant. Louis  Billon,  resijjned 

Second   Lieutenant. Frederick  Guyer,  promoted    Captain    of 

comi)any  D.  ;  woimded  and  taken  prisoner  in  the  Wilderness; 

exchanired  and  mustered  out 


NON-COMMISSIONED  OFFICERS. 

SERGEANTS. 

First. Joseph    A.    Moesch,   promoted   Captain;    Lieutenant 

Colonel;  Colonel;  killed  in  the  Wilderness 

Second. Jacob  Mangold,  discharged  for  disability 

Third. Jacob  ISIangold,  Jr.  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  wounded 

in  tlie  WiWerncss;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Fourth. John  Roth,  discharged  for  disability 

Fifth. Aug.   Ginnel,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant ;    discharged  by 

promotion 

♦This  compiiny  left  New  York,  with  the  recriment.  May  2T,  1301;  and  was 
mustered  into  the  United  Stales  service,  at  Washin^'ton,  D.  C,  June  8,  ISCl. 
Eeturned  to  New  York,  June  11,  ISW;  and  was  mustered  out,  June  23  .ISGl. 


g  RECORDS      OF     COMPANY       B. 

CORPORALS. 

First. Henry  Perrett,  promoted  Serc^eant ;  1st,  Lieutenant  of 

company  D.  ;  Captain  of  company  B,  ;  wounded  in  the  Wil- 
derness ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Second. John  Gurther,  discharged  for  disability 

Third. Frederick  Muncke,  promoted  Sergeant ;   1st.  Sergeant; 

1st.  Lieutenant ;  'wounded  in  the  AYilderness;  mustered  out 
with  the  company 
Fourth. — -  George  Kupper,  discharged  for  disability 

Fifth, Felix   Hirt,   promoted   Sergeant;     1st.    Lieutenant; 

killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 


PRIVATES. 
A. 

Asal  Alexander,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

B. 

Barker  Charles  H.  promoted  Corporal ;    Sergeant ;   re-enlisted ; 

killed  in  the  Wilderness 
Bender  William,  discliarged  by  promotion 

Blatt  John,  re-enlisted  ;  transferred  to  O'JthN'.Y.  vols.,  June  8, 1864 
Bormann  Henry,  died  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Braillard  Eugene,  promoted  Corporal ;  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Breitenstein  William,  wounded  at  1st,  Fredericksburg;  

Briener  Edward,  died  from  Avounds  received  at  1st,  Fredericksburg 
Briencr  Frederick,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Bright  Christopher,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Budelmann  Jacob,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  mustered  out 

with  the  company 
Buethe  Frederick,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  transferred 

to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Bunk  Frederick,  died  from  Avounds  received  at  Antietam 

c. 

Campbell   Charles,    discharged    from   wounds   received   at  1st. 

Fredericksburg 
Cobb  Septimes,  discharged  by  promotion 

D. 

Dearman  Justus,  mustered  out  with  the  company' 
Decan  Alexander,  transferred  to  company  H.  (see  company  H.) 
Donnelly  H.  discharged  for  disability 

Durand  Victor,  wounded  at  1st,  Fredericksburg;  transferred  to 
Veteran  Reserve  Corps 


RECORDS     OF     COMPANY      B.  V 

F. 

Fassbind  Frederick,  died 

G. 

Gevecke  AnscusttiP,    discharged   from   wounds   received   at   1st. 

Fredericksburf^ 
draff  Frederick,  discharged  by  promotion 
Grant  John,  promoted  Corporal;    Sergeant;    transferred  to  97th 

N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Gruner  Frederick,  promoted  Coryioral;  missing  at  2d.  Bull  Run 
Gyr   Joseph,    wounded   at  1st.  Fredericksburg;    transferred   to 

Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

TI. 

Heinzel  John,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
llepburn    John,    discharged    from    wounds     received    at    Ist. 

Fredericksburg 
Huber  Christopher,  discharged  for  disability 
Huber  Theodore,  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  wounded  in  the 

Wilderness  ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Hubschle   Hermann,    promoted   Corporal  :      taken   prisoner,  at 

G  etty sburg,  exchanged ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
J  . 

Janot  George,  discharged  for  disability 
Joel  Jules,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

K. 

Kelley  Patrick,  died  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Keogh   Thomas,    promoted  Corporal;    Sergeant;    mustered   out 

Avith  the  company 
Kriember  William,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg  ;  killed  in  the 

Wilderness 
Krook  G.  discharged  for  disability 
Kubely  Auii,ustus,    promoted   Corporal;  wounded  at  Antietam; 

promoted  Sergeant;  Quarterxuaster  Sergeant ;  mustered  out 

with  the  company 

Leisinger  ITenry,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Levy  Lewis,  discharged  for  disability 
Loder  J.  B.  discharged  by  order  of  tbe  War  Department 
Loweuberg  xsicholas,  died  from  disease 

M. 

Mangold  nenry,  discharged  for  disability 

Marcliand    Emile,    jiromoted   Corporal ;    Sergeant ;  wounded   at 

1st.  Fredericksburg;  prouioted  2d.  Lieutenant;    discharged 

for  disability 


8  KECOEDS      OF      COMPANY      B. 

Mast  Paulolph,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

McNider  "W  illiam,  killed  at  Ceaar  Mountain 

Moore  Patrick,  re-enlisted ;  transferred  to  Q^tli  ]S".  Y.  vols.,  June 

8,  18G4 
Mouo-niii  Henry,  discharg;ed  for  disability 
Muhlenthaler  Ulrich,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

N. 

Kaumann  Ernest,  promoted  Corporal ;   wounded  in  the  Wilder 
ness  ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

R. 

Racle  G.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Eeg-ener  Henry,  wounded  at  Antietam ;    mustered  out  with   the 

company 
Reina(-her  Einile,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Reinhard  John,  discharged  for  disability 
Rheinlander  Henrj^  promoted  Corporal ;  killed  at  Antietam 
Rodsrers  Henry,  died  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Rolston   James,   promoted   Corporal;    mustered    out    with    the 
.    company 

s. 

S  eh  err  er  John,  taken  prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exchanged;  mus- 
tered out  with  the  company 

Schonenberg  George,  discharged  for  disability 

Schrieber  Gottfried,  discharged  for  disability 

Senning  George,  promoted  Corporal;  mustered  out  with  the 
company 

Smith  George,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Staempfli  Cliarles,  discharged  for  disability 

Stein  Francis,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

Stillhammer  Charles,  transferred  to  the  regular  army 

Sturm  Charles,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Switter  Frederick,  promoted  Corporal ;  killed  at  Antietam 

T. 

Taylor  A.  H.  M.  discharged  bv  order  of  the  "War  Department 

w. 

"Wiedmer  Albert,  re-enlisted;    transferred   to   QVth   N.  Y.  vols., 

June  8,  1864 
"Wisdom  James,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

z. 

Zimmermann  Dominic,  died  from  wounds  received  at  Gettysburg 

RETURNED  OFFICERS. 

Captain. Henry  Perrett,  wounded 

First  Lijjutenant. Frederick  Mmicke,  wounded 


II  E  C  O  K  D  S     OF     C  O  ir  P  A  X  Y     C. 


COMPANY  C- 


ORIGINAL  OFFICERS 

Captain. Charles  E.  Proscott,  rpsiirnod 

First  Lieutenant. Erasfn'^  R.  IMillcr,  re^ia;ne(l 

Second  Lieutenant. Williaiu  11.  Draper,  promoted  1st.   Lieu- 

teuaut;  resigued 


NOX-COMMISSIOXED  OFFICERS. 
SERGEANTS. 

First James  IT.  Stevens,  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant;  Captain; 

discharsTtHl  for  disability 

Second. Emanuel   Dreyfous,    promoted    1st.    Sergeant;     dis- 

cliarijed  for  disability 

Tliird. Frank  W.  Tryon,  disehara:cd  by  promotion 

Fourth. Cyrus  C.  Hubbard,  promoted  1st.  Ser<2:eant;  2d.  Lieu- 
tenant; 1st.  Lieutenant;  Captain;  mustered  out  with  the 
company 

Fifth. Nathaniel   T.    II.    Chenory,    promoted    1st.    Sergeant; 

wounded  at  Antietam  ;  discharged  for  disability 

CORPORALS. 

First. John  C.  Moses,  discharged  for  disability 

Second. Charles  G.  Ward,  promoted  Sergeant;  discharged  by 

promotion 

Tliird. James  R.  Mitchell,  discharged  for  disability 

Fourth. Edward  R.  Jennings,  promoted  Sergeant;    died  from 

disease 

Fifth. Roswell  L.  Van  Wairenen,  di.^eharc:cd  by  promotion 

Sixlh.  Banker  T.  Moriji'an,  discharcfed  by  promotion 

Sfvenfh. Crcftrii-o  AV.  Warren,  prf)moted  Sergeant;  — 

Eighth. Fitzbuj;!!   Smith,    a]>])ointed    Commis'sary    Sergeant; 

promoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company  L.  ;  resigned 

♦Tliis  company  loft  New  Toil:.  wlMi  the  roglmont,  m\y  2T,  ISfil ;  nnd  was 
niustere<l  into  the  TTnited  St^iles  S(  rvice,  ftt  Wasliinirton,  I).  C,  June  S,  l^Gl. 
Eeturned  to  New  York,  Juno  11, 16C4;  and  was  mustered  out,  June  23,  1304 


10  BECORDS     OP     COMPANY      C. 

PRIVATES. 
A. 

Andei'son  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 

B. 

Barowsky  Augustus  L.  promoted  Corporal ;  transferred  to  9'7th 
N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Bcarre  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 

Beckwith  George  W.  discharged  from  wounds  received  atAntietam 

Benson  Ed^vard,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Benson  John  B.  discharged  for  disability 

Bierau  John,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Bigler  Henry  A.  discharged  for  disability 

Bogue  Willard  C.  wounded  at  Antietam;  mustered  out  with  the 
company 

Bradley  Henry  C.  Y.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  

Brady  John  B.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st  Frede- 
ricksburg 

Briggs  G.  P.  discharged  for  disability 

Butler  Augustus  P.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  2d.  Lieutenant 
of  company  A. ;  promoted  1st.  Lieutenant  of  company  H. ; 
mustered  out  with  company  H. 

Carleton  Joseph  M.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  promoted 
Corporal;  transferred  to  91th.  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Clackner  William  L.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  taken  pris- 
oner at  1st.  Fredericksburg,  exchanged ;  

Connolly  John  M.  K.  promoted  1st.  Lieutenant  of  company  L. ; 
Captain  of  company  A. ;  killed  in  the  Wilderness 

Crosas  Andrew,  discharged  for  disability 

CuUinan  Peter,  promoted  Corporal ;  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericks- 
burg ;  promoted  Sergeant ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Diggs  Dabney  W.  promoted  Corporal ;  discharged  by  promotion ; 
returned  to  the  regiment  as  Major;  resigned 

Dinkelmeyer  Paul,  promoted  Corporal ;  transferred  to  QVth  N.  Y. 
vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Dowers  Charles  W.  discharged  for  disability 

Dowers  James  II.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 

E. 

Earl  Henry  A.  promoted  Corporal 


Egan  Peter,  promoted  Corporal;  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 


RECORDS      OF      COMPANY     C.  11 

Esrbort  TVeflcv,  rli'charffed  for  disability 
Elmer  William,  dischari;-ccl  for  disahilily 
Engle  Andrew   S.   Jr.    jiromoted   Corporal ;    taken   prisoner   at 

Gettysburg,  exchanged;    transferred  to    97th  N.   Y.    vols., 

Junes,  180-1 

F. 

Fliiin  Samuel  J.  dij=cliar2;cd  by  order  * 

Flood  Francis  O.  promoted  Corporal;    transferred  to  97th  N.  Y, 

vol?.,  June  8,  1864: 
Frenm  Gcorg:e  L.  killed  by  accident 
Fredeuburg  George,  discharged  for  disability 

G. 

Gray  John  A.  transferred  to  gun-boat  service 

Green  John  E.  promoted  Corporal;  discharged  by  promotion 

Hnc^an  Mathew,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 

Hall  Walter  T.  discharged  for  disability 

Harmstead  Robert  N.  discharged  for  disability 

Hart  Cornelius,  discharged  for  disability 

Hawthorne  William  H.  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  in  the  Wil- 
derness ;  transferred  to  97'.h  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 

Hays  Jacob,  discharged  for  disability 

HekkingJohn  A.  discharged  for  disability 

Hirst  George  O.  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  wounded  at 
Idt.  Fredericksburg ;  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  1st.  Lieuten- 
ant ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Iffla  Abram  G.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
«J  • 

Jennings  Wilton  T.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sers^eant ;  re-enjistcd ; 

transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1804 
Johnson  James  E.  discharged  for  disabilit}' 

Joyce  John,  promoted  Corporal;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Joyce  Samuel,  discharged  for  disability 

K. 

Kennedy  Daniel  E.  discharged  for  disal)ility 

King  Gilbert  S.  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  discharged  fi*om 
wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Lawrence  George  A.  discharged  for  disability 

Lynch  Henry  D.  promoted  Corporal;    wounded  at  Gettysburg; 

promoted  Sergeant ;  wounded  in  the  Wilderness;  mustered 

out  with  the  company 


12  RECOKDS      OF      COMPANY       C, 


M. 

Macy  Benjamin  C.  discharged  for  disability 

McBride  Geursce  1.  taken  prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exebanged ; 
promoted  Corporal;  transferred  to  97th  X,  Y.  vols.,  June  8, 1864 

McDonald  Francis,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Meyer  Joseph,  takA  prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exchanged  ;  mus- 
tered out  with  the  company 

Miller  John,  wounded  at  Gettysburg  ;  killed  in  the  Wilderness 

Miller  Louis,  discharged  for  disability 

Miller  AVilliam  H.  promoted  Corporal;  discharged  for  wounds 
received  at  Gettysburg 

Moore  Lafayette,  discharged  for  disability 

Munson  J,  Frederick,  promoted  Corporal  ;  Sergeant ;  2d.  Lieu- 
tenant ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Myers  Horatio  G.  discharged  for  disability 

JiTeville  John  P.  wounded  at  Antietam  ;  promoted  Corporal ;  — — 
dewberry  Joseph  H.  discharged  for  disability 

o. 

Osborne  James,  discharged  for  disability 

p. 

Paddock  Henry  T.  discharge'^  from  wound-j  received  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 

Parker  William  H.  wounded  at  Antietani ;  died  of  disease 

Pedley  William  H.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  promoted 
Corporal;  re-enlisted;  transferred  to  97th  X.  Y.  vols.,  June 
8,  1864 

Pierce  William,  discharged  by  order 

Pr^-er  John  T  discharged  by  promotion 

Q. 

Quirk  Thomas  W.  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company  A.; 
wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  promoted  Captain  of 
company  A. ;  killed  at  Gettysburg 

K. 

Robbins  William  H.  killed  at  Gettysburg 
Rogers  Silas  W.  discharged  for  disability 
Ross  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 
Russell  John,  discharged  for  disability 
Russell  John  L.  discharged  for  disability 

S. 
gchirmer  F.rnest,  discharged  by  order 
years  Malhcw,  discharged  for  disability 


EECORDS      OF      COlSfPANY      C.  13 

Seybolt  Georc^e  IT.  dischargrod  from  wounds  received  at  1st. 
Fredericksburi^ 

Sharp  Isaac  S.  proinotod  Corporal;  Serq^eant;  taken  prisoner  at 
Gett.ysburi^,  exchan-ied;  mustered  out  witli  the  company 

Skinner  Robert  P.  {)romoted  Corporal  ;  Ser:;-eanti  wounded  at 
1st  Fredericksburg;  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  umsLcrcd  out 
witli  the  company 

Smith  Edward  L.  discharged  for  disability 

Smith  William  Mc.C.  discliarged  by  })romotion 

Spackman  Frederick,  promoted  Corporal  ;  taken  prisoner  at  Get- 
tysburg, exchanged ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Staples  James,  discharged  for  disability 

T. 

TelAiir  John  H.  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  the  com- 
jiany 

Thomas  Frederick,  discharged  for  disability 

Thorne  Thomas  W.  wounded  at  Antietam  ;  promoted  2d.  Lieu- 
tenant; 1st.  Lieutenant;  and  Captain  of  company  G. ;  mus- 
tered out  with  company  G. 

Thorp  Henry  R.  transferred  to  91th.  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Toland  Washington  S.  promoted  Quartermaster's  Sergeant ;  taken 
prisoner  on  tlie  march,  exchanged  ;  discharged  by  order 

Travis  Robert  P.  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  ItiGl 

Tyson  Clarence  F.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

u. 

Uhl  Charles,  promoted  Corporal ;  discharged  for  disability 

Van  Camp  John,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 
Van  Duersen  John,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Van  Pelt  Gilbert  S.  discharged  for  disability 

w. 

Warner   Frederick   R.   wounded  at    Harpers  Ferry;    promoted 

Corporal ;  discharged  for  disability 
Watson  Frederick  A.  discharged  by  promotion 
White  George  11.  discharged  for  disability 

White  John  F.    Jr.    taken   prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exchanged  ; 
promoted  Corporal ;  transferred  to  y'Fth  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8, 1801 
Whitman  J.  A.  discharged  for  disability 
Woodhnll  \.  K.  discharged  by  i^romotion 
Wocjdrutl  11.  C.  discharged  for  disat)ility 

DRuioiER. 

Fleming  Edward,  discharged  for  disability 


14  EECOEDS      OF     COMPANY 


RETURNED  OFFICERS. 

C.  Hubbard 
— Geor2:e  0,  Hirst 
Second  Lieutenant. J.  Frederick  Munson 


Captain. Cyrus  C.  Hubbard 

First  Lieutenant. Geor2:e  0.  Hirst 


COMPANY  D.* 


ORIGINAL   OFFICERS 


Captain. John  "W.  Davis,  resigned 

First  Lieutenant. Edward  R.    Greene,    promoted    Captain; 

resigned 
Second   Lieutenant. James   B.   Yan  Beuren,   promoted   1st. 

Lieutenant ;  resigned 


NOX-COMMISSIOXED  OFFICERS. 
SERGEANTS. 

First. "William  S.  Striker,   promoted   2d.    Lieutenant;  trans 

ferred  to  Signal  Corps 
Second. Ralph  A.  Lnnning,  promoted  1st.  Lieutenant;  Cap- 
tain; wounded  at  An'". etam;  resigned 
Third. Henry  P.  CI. .re,  promoted   1st,  Sergeant;     1st.  Lieu- 
tenant; appointed  Adjutant;  mustered  out  with  th  regiment 

Fourth. ls;ip.c  bc^yn) our,  jr.,  discharged  by  promotion 

Fifth. Louis  A.  Kohly,  discharged  b}^  promotion 


CORPORALS. 

First. "William  A.  Rice,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  discharged 

for  disability 
Second. Henry  Osgood,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;    died  from 

wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Third. James  A.  Johnson,  discharged  by  promotion 

Fourth. Frank  G.  Aims,  promoted  Sergeant;  died  of  diseaso 

♦This  company  left  ISTew  York,  with  the  regiment,  May  27,  1861;  and  was 
mnstered  into  the  United  Stales  service,  at  Washinston,  D.  C,  June  8,  1S61. 
Eeturned  to  New  York,  Juno  11, 1S61;  and  was  mustered  out,  June  23,  186i. 


RECORDS       OP       COMPANY      D .  15 

Fifth. Ji'liVn  T.  A^-'-n.  r-nmotofl  2d.  Liontennnt  of  company  I. 

Sixtli. Lt-i.ii.iid  \v .  ijfiiiuim,  pruuioted  Sergeant;  discharged 

bv  promotion 
Seventh. Charles  B.  Lamb,   promoted  Sergeant ;    discharged 

for  diijability 
Eighth. Daniel  W.  Lee,  discharged  by  promotion 


PRIVATES. 
A. 

Amor^Jamos,  dctnchod 

Askwith  James,  died  from  woimds  received  at  1st.  Frcdcricksburc: 

B. 

Bayerle  Bernard,  promoted  Sergeant ;  discharged  for  disability 
Beers  Jacob  H.  promoted  Commissary  Sergeant ;  discharged  for 

disability 
Beers  Josej)}i  F.  discharged  for  disability 
Benson  Deinilt  S.  dischargeil  for  disability 
Briggs  Henry  W.  discharged  for  disability 
Brinkerhoff  James  F.  discharged  for  disability 
Burnliam  George   E.    promoted  Sergeant;    transferred  to  97th 

N.  Y.  vols.,  Junes,  186i 
Butler  John,  died  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Butler  William  F.  killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

c. 

Carson  William,  discharged  for  disability 

Cashman  "William,  translerred  to  Signal  Corps 

Chave  AVilliam,  promoted  Sergeant;  discharged  for  disability 

Clark  William,  discharged  for  (lisability 

Coleman  George  B.  wounded  at  Ist.  Fredericksburg ;  discharged 

by  jiromotion 
Corbin   Thomas  F.  promoted  Corporal;  mustered  out  with   tho 

company 

T)ean  ITorman  B.  discharged  for  disability 

Dolan  John  B.  ])romoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company  B.  ;  1st. 
Lieutenant  of  company  A.  mustered  out  with  company  A. 

Dominick  Cliarles  C.  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  Juno  8,  ISfit 

Durbrow  Washington,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg ;  dis- 
charged by  promotion 

Durniu  Eugene,  discharged  by  promotion 

Fiahcr  Edward  F.  discharged  by  promotion 


16  EECORDS      OF     COMPANY      D. 

G 

Gardiner  Horace  IT.  cTiscTiarffed  by  promotion 

Gardiner  Lewis  J.  discliarged  by  promotion 

Garrison  Robert  D.  killed  at  2d,  Bull  Run 

Geib  Adam,  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  Tvitli  the  company 

Gesner  Charles  11.  dischargced  by  promotion 

Gilbert  William  H.  promoted  Corporal;  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y. 

•,     vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Graves   John   E.    promoted    Corporal ;    discharj^ed   for   wounds 

received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Gray  William,  transferred  to  the  regular  army 

Eibbard  William  H.  transferred  to  21th  X.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Holdredge  Joseph  S.  discharged  for  disability 

Hull  Charles  II.  w^ounded  at  Antietam ;  detailed  in  Washington  ; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Hyatt  George  E.  detailed  in  the  Ambulance  Corps ;  transferred 

to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
I. 
Isaacs  Montefeiro  M.  discharged  by  promotion 

cJ  • 

Jaques  John  W.  transferred  to  gun-boat  service,  taken  sick,  and 
returned  to  company;  wounded  at  Antietam  ;  lsl*Tredericks- 
burg ;  and  in  the  Wilderness ;  transferred  to  97th  rT.  Y.  vols., 
June  8,  1864 

Jones  Fennimore  P.  discharged  for  disability 

Kemmerer  Isaac  B.  wounded  at  Antietam ;  detailed  in  Washing- 
ton ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Kennia  John  R.  discharged  for  disability 
King  William  IT.  discharged  for  disability 

L. 

Lambert  Francis,  died  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Laycraft  Thomas  J.  discliarged  for  disability 

Leslie  Alexander,   wounded  Antietam ;    discharged  from  wounds 

received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Lewis  J.  Woodruff,  discharged  by  promotion 
Lohn  George,  dischai'ged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Lyon  Edward  11.  discharged  for  disability 

M. 

Mallory  William,  discharged  for  disability 

Martin  James,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Martin  Jauies  J.  discharged  fur  disability 


RECOKDS      OP     COMPANY    ,.  17 

Maurice  Snnincl,  discliarsrofl  for  disalnlity 

McCance  William,  promoted  Corporal;    1st.  Spr2:eant ;    wounded 

at  Gcttysburj:^;  niusterod  out  with  the  C(»nipaiiy 
McKie  William,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
McXally  Samuel,  disoharncd  by  promotion 
l^lih  8  Alfred,  discharged  for  disability 
]\Iollesson  Theophilus  M.  discharged  by  promotion 
Montfjomery  Alexander,  detailed  at  the  LHvision  Head  Quarters; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
;Mosher  Theodore,  transferred  to  07th  N.  Y.  vols,,  June  8,  1804 
Alykens  Thomas  W'.  killed  at  Antietam 

N. 
Nice  "William,  transferred  to  Signal  Corps 

o. 

Ohl  "William  IT.  discharged  for  disability 

P. 
Plielps  James  11.  transferred  to  OVth  N".  Y.  vols,,  Jime  8,  1804 
Phelps  John  S,  killed  at  Antietam 
Pollock  Joseph  B.  discharged  for  disability 
Pollock  Thomas  C.  accidental  death 
Price  Edward  A.  discharged  from  wounds  recciv,cd  at  Antietam 

R. 

Ring  Franklin  M.  discharged  by  promotion 
Richie  Jacob  ;   discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Roberts  Philip  R.  discharged  by  promotion 
Rodgers  Leonard,  died  of  disease 

Ryder  William  S.  detailed  in  "Washington,  D.  C. ;  re-enlisted; 
transferred  to  OTth  N.  Y.  vols,,  June  8,  1S64 

s. 

Salter  "William,  promoted  Corporal;  discharged  for  disability 

Schermerhorn  Horace,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at 
Antietam 

Sclheimer  David  C.  discharged  by  promotion 

Seymour  Fitz  James,  discharged  for  disability 

Sheridan  James,  wounded  and  missing  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

Simoi'.son  Cornelius  A.  discharged  by  i)romoti()n 

Sinclair  Charles  D.  jjromoted  Sergeant;  transferred  to  97lli 
N.  Y,  vols.,  June  8,  1SC4 

Sinclair  Jam<'s,  discliarired  lor  disability 

Springer  John  W.  re-enlisted  in  company  L. ;  transferred  to  97th 
N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Stiles  Andrew  B,  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company  L. :  re- 
signed 


IS  RECORDS    OP     COMPANY      D. 

Street  ITenry,  wounded  at  Antietam;  missing  during  action,  at 
1st.  Fredericksburg 

T. 

Ta3-lor  Asa  "W.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Taylor  John  G.  tranferred  to  regular  army 
Therriott  Alfred,  discharged  for  disability 

Y. 

Van  Beuren  Cliarles  T.  discharged  for  disability 

Van  Beuren  William  H.  died  from  wounds  received  at  Antietnra 

A"an  Sicklan    Samuel,    discharged   from   wounds   received  at  1st. 

Fredericksburg 
Van  "NValkcnburghTremain  W.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg  ; 

Mustered  out  with  the  company 
Yredenburgh  John,  discharged  for  disability 
Vredenburo-h  Sidney  J.   promoted  Corporal;    transferred  to  GHh 

K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  lS6i 

w. 

"Wall  Theodore  M,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st* 
Fredeiitksburg 

"Watson  G( oige,  Jr^^proTioted  Sergeant :  discharged  by  promotion 

Weaver  Th'  oiore,  missing  at  2d.  Bull  Kun 

"Wheelock  Erastus,  dischaiged  for  disability 

Wl  ite  Crrtcr  S.  dipcl  arged  for  disability 

While  Robert,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Frede- 
r'c'vsburo; 

Wight  Frederick  H.  wounded  at  Antietam ;  detailed  in  Washing- 
ton ;  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8, 1864 

Wilson  Charles  II.  wounded  in  the  Wilderness  ;  mustered  out  with 
the  company 

Wing  Lucius  C.  promoted  Sergeant ;  wounded  at  Spottsylvania ; 
.mustered  out  with  the  company 

Y. 

Yates  Samuel  L  discharged  for  disability 

RETURNED  OFFICERS. 

Captain. Frederick  Guyer,  wounded  and  taken  prisoner 

First  Lieutenant.  —  Frank  Paijre,  formerly  of  company  G. 
Second  Lieutenant. Charles  W.  Reynolds,  killed 


EECORDS      OF      CO  ^f  PA  NY      E.  10 

COMPANY    E.* 

ORIGINAL  OFFICERS 

Captain. TTenry  C.  Smith,  rosiimed 

First  Lieutenant. Ilenry  C.  Brooks,  resigned 

Second  Lieutenant. Willian^  T.  dalbraitli,  resigned 

KOX-COMMISSIOXED  OFFICERS. 

SERGEANTS. 

First. Edwin  R.  Reed,  discharo-ed  by  promotion 

Second. Stephen  Marvin,  dischaPLred  for  disal/Uity 

Filtl). Frank  C.  Alg-er,  promoted  1st,  Sergeant ;  ist.  Lieuten- 
ant; resigned 


CORPORALS. 

First. William  Ferguson,  discharged  for  disability 

Second. Alouzo  CraW.  died  of  disease 


PRIVATES, 
B. 

Beanche  August  0.  killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

Beers  Ilenry  W.  discharged  for  disahility 

Bladen  Charles,  mustered  out  witli  the  company 

Blakelock  Richard  J,  dischaaged  by  order 

Brig'i:s  George  S.  discharged  for  disabihty 

Brooks  George  W.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Brown  Archibald,  dischari^od  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Burt  Charles  A.  discharged  by  promotion 

•This  company  left  New  York,  with  the  regiment,  May  27,  1S61;  and  was 
muf.ttTcd  into  the  United  States  service,  at  Washin:.'t<in,  D.  C,  June  8,  ISGl. 
licturned  to  New  York,  Juno  11,  18G1;  and  was  luudlcrod  out,  June  23,  ISJl. 


20  EECOKDS     OF      COMPANY      E. 

c. 

Campbell  ArcliibaUl,  transferred  to  07tli  IT.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Carlisle  John,  discharged  for  disability 

Chadeayne  Henry  A.  wounded  at  Antietam;  discharged  by  pro- 
motion 

Coffin  Frank  W.  detailed  at  Division  Head-Quarters ;  mustered 
out  with  the  company 

Collins  John  J.  transferred  to  97th  N,  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Concklin  Nathaniel  A.  discharged  by  promotion 

Connery  John  J.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  discharged  Irom 
wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Cook  Moses  F,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Cook  Robert  F.  promoted  Corporal;  1st.  Sergeant;  wounded  at 
1st.  Fredericksburg;  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company  F.; 
mustered  out  with  company  F. 

Cook  William  H.  discharged  for  disability 

Davis  Thomas  J.  promoted  Corporal ;    mustered  out  with  the 

company 
Devins  John  J.  discharged  for  disability 
Dixon  Thomas,  discharged  for  disability 
Donahue  John,  discharged  for  disability 

E. 

Esterly  Peter  A.  wounded  at  2d.  Bull  Run  ;  wounded  in  the  "Wil- 
derness ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

F. 

Falon  Augustus,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Fargo  Elanson  J.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  transferred  to 

97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Floyd  Samuel,  discharged  for  disability 

Frederick  William,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Freeman  Mathew,  died  of  disease 

G. 

Gillan  David,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Gould  William  F.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

H. 

Hale  Frederick  E.  discharged  for  disability 
Hale  William  E.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Hemma  Thomas,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Henderson  William   E.  promoted  Sergeant;    died  from  wounds 

received  in  the  Wilderness 
Heffren  George,  transferred  to  97th  K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Hennion  Thomas  M.  mustered  out  with  the  company 


RECORDS    OP     COMPANY      E.  21 

ITinton  ITenry  L.  transferred  to  Veteran  ^Reserve  Corps 

Hotlges  Georj^c  II.  dischariicd  for  disability 

Holmes  Josejih  II.  discharsrpd  for  disability 

Hopper  John  J.  discharged  for  disability 

Hopper  Joseph  C.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Houseman  JSicholas  V.  discharged  for  disability 

How  Storer  W.  discharged  by  promotioa 

Howell  Isaac,  died  of  disease 

J. 
JefFerds  Edward  J.  discharged  for  disability 
Jordan  Albert  F.  transferred  to  97th.  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Jordan  Frank  E.  promoted  2d,  Lieutenant ;  mustered  out  with  the 
company 

King  Edward,  discharged  for  disability 

L. 

Layton  Thomas,   promoted  Corporal;  2d.  Lieutenant;    killed  at 

1st.  Fredericksburg 
Le  Roy  Alphonse,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Lewis  Albert,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Lymbeck  John,  jn-omoted  Sergeant;  discharged  for  disability 
Lynch  Peter  A.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  2d.  Bull  Run 
Lyons  Charles  F.  discharged  for  disability 

M. 

Malone  John,  died  from  wounds  received  at  1st,  Fredericksburg 
McCreary  Archibald,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st. 

Fredericksburg 
McDade  Charles,  promoted  Corporal;    Sergeant;    mustered  out 

with  the  company 
McKenzie  Gerard  L.  discharged  by  promotion 
McKenzie  J.  II.  discharged  for  disability 
Moore  Thomas,  kileed  in  the  Wilderness 
Morgan  David  A.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Morgan  William,  discharged  for  disability 

N. 

Nevius  Edward  W,  discharged  for  disability 
Nodine  William  H.  discharged  for  disability 
Korthrup  Phillip,  discharged  for  disability 

P. 

Parkinson  William  F.  died  of  disease 
Patterson  Samuel,  discharged  for  disability 
Payne  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 
Peal  George  W.  transferred  to  regular  urmy 


22  EECOEDS     OF     COMPANY      E. 

Penrose  Edward  B.  wounded  at  Antietam;  mustered  out  with  the 

company 
Peters  Clareuce,  discharged  for  disability 

Pv. 

Rawley  Thomas,  discharged  for  disability 

Ready  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 

Riley  John,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Roj'ce  Edward  J.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

s. 

Salter  George  W.  discharged  by  order 

Sands  David,  transferred  to  gun-boat  service 

Savard  Charles,  mustered  out  with  company 

Scott  James  A.  discharged  for  disability 

Scott  Samuel,  wounded  in  the  Wilderness ;  transferred  to  O^th 
K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Shanley  Edward,  promoted  1st.  Lieutenant;  Captain;  resigned 

Simmonds  Lemuel,  discharged  for  disability 

Simpson  "William,  discharged  by  promotion 

Sitter  J.  AV,  discharged  for  disai)ility 

Smith  George  F.  discharged  for  disability 

Smith  Henry  H.  discharged  for  disability 

Smith  William  H,  discharged  from  wounds  received  in  the  Wil- 
derness 

Sprague  James  E.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  mustered  out 
with  the  company 

Stamburn  Jame?  W.  discharged  by  order 

Stewart  Archibald,  transferred  to  9Yth  K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Stewart  George  W.  transferred  to  the  Navy 

Sykes  Benjamin  C.  discharged  for  disability 

T. 

Taylor  E.  J.  discharged  for  disability 

Teller  Lawrence,  transferred  to  97tli  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

Terry  Addison  F.  discharged  ft'om  wounds  received  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 

Terwilliger  Josiah  C.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant;  mustered 
out  with  the  company 

Trrittenbach  J.  J.  discharged  for  disability 

V. 

Yan  Schaick  Bunnell,  transferred  to  Signal  Corps 
Yoorhis  Daniel,  discharged  for  disability 

w. 

Wagner  Rufus,  died  of  disease 

Wiikins  Charles  F.  discharged  for  disability 


EECOTwDS      OP      COMPANY      E.  23 

Wilkinson  Albert,   discharged   from  wounds  received  at  2d.  Bull 

Kua 
Willinins  John,  transferred  to  9Vth  X.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1SG4 
"Wright  (ieurge  A.  discharged  lor  disability 

Teoman3  J,  died  of  disease 


DRUMMER. 

Springer  Ilezckiah,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

IlETUR^^:D  officers. 

Captain. Lawrence  "Wliitney,  formerly  of  company  F. 

First  Lieutenant. Thomas  Howard,  formerly  of  company  F, 

Second  Lieuteuaut. Frank  Jordan 


24  KECOKDS     OF     CO  MP  ANY    F. 

COMPANY  F.- 

ORIGINAL*  OFFICERS 

Captain. Allan    Rutherford,   promoted  Major  ;    Lieutenant 

Colonel;  resigned 
First   Lieutenant, Charles  R.  Braine,   transferred  to  Signal 

Corps 
Second   Lieutenant. Angus    Cameron,    promoted    Captain ; 

wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  resigned 
Brevet  Second  Lieutenant. Robert  G.  Rutherford,  promoted 

1st.  Lieutenant;  Captain  of  company  G.  ;  resigned 

NOX-COMMISSIONED  OFFICERS. 

SERGEANTS. 

First. Frederick  C.  Alden,  discharged  for  disability 

Second. Henry  Cusliing,  discharged  by  promotion 

Third. Charles  S.  Strong,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  2d.  Lieu- 
tenant ;  appointed  Adjutant :  resigned 

Fourth. Edward  W,  Greene,  discharo-ed  for  disability 

Fifth. John  H.  Hennell,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  discharged 

by  promotion 

CORPORALS. 

First. "William  L.  Siners,  discharged  for  disability 

Second. Ira  W.  Stewart,  discharged  by  promotion 

Third, James  Davison,  discharged  for  disability 

Fourth. Stephen  W.  Crandell,  mustered  out  with  the  com- 
pany 

Fifth Roland  H.  "Withers,  discharged  by  promotion 

Sixth. Jacob  Jacobs,  promoted  Sergeant ;    1st.   Lieutenant ; 

Captain  ;  wounded  at  Gettysburg;  mustered  out  with  the 
company 

*This  company  left  Xew  York,  with  the  resriment,  May  27,  1S61;  and  wa3 
mustered  into  the  United  States  service,  at  Washington,  D.  C,  June  8,  1S61. 
Eeturned  to  2few  York,  June  11,  ISGi;  and  was  mustered  out,  June  23,  lS6i. 


R  E  C  O  R  D  S    O  F     COMPANY      F  ,  05 

Seventh. Daniel  Trittenbach,  promoted  Scri^oant ;  mustered 

out  with  the  coinpan}- 
Eighth. llrnrv  IJuonnoyor,  promoted  Sevsroant ;    1st.   Lion- 

tenant;  wounded  in  the  Wildei-aess ;  mustered  out  with  tho 

company 

PRIVATES. 
A. 

Acker  Ainjah  F.  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  tho 
cunij)aiiy 

Ackennan  Ahram,  discharged  for  disability 

Alplumse  Edward  C.  promoted  Sergeant;  discharged  for  disa- 
bility 

Archer  Charles,  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  mustered  out. 
with  tlie  company 

Armstrong:  Theodore,  transferred  to  the  OTth  N.  Y.  vols,,  Juna 
8,  1SC,4 

Atwcll  William  C.  discharged  for  disability 

B. 

Barnes  Edward  L,  discharged  by  promotion 

Barnes  Thomas  S.  discliargf^d  for  disability 

Barnes  William  J.  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant;  taken  prisoner,  at 
Gettysburg,  and  not  exchanged,  till  long  alter  his  company 
had  been  mustered  out 

Benner  John,  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant;  killed  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 

Berry  Samuel,  wounded  at  Antietam ;  promoted  Corporal; 
wounded  in  the  Wilderness;  transferred  to  97th N.  Y.  vols., 
June  8,  1864 

Bissell  Eugene,  discharged  for  disability 

Blakeney  Jacob  M.  discharged  for  disability 

Blakeney  Joseph  II.  killed  at  '2d.  Bull  Hun 

Broach  George  II.  discharged  for  disability 

Broach  James  II.  discharged  for  disability 

Brown  Isaac,  discharged  for  disability 

Burtis  James,  promoted  C()r})oral;  Sergeant;  wounded  at  Get- 
tysburg; promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  nmsLered  out  with  the 
company 

Cassady  Thomas,  promoted  Corporal;  taken  prisoner  at  Gettys- 

buri^,  exchanged;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Clouo-h  Edward  II.  discharged  from  wounds  rcceivedat  Antietam 


26  EECOEDS      OP      COMPANY      F. 

Coe  Henry  O.  discharo^ed  for  disability 

Coe  Luther  R.  promoted  Corporal  ;  discharged  for  disability 

Cossman  "William    II.    promoted   Corporal;    died  from  wounds 

received  at  Antietam 
Cram  Henry  O.  discharo-ed  for  disability 
Cunningham  Fachard,  discharged  for  disability 

L>. 

Davis  Joseph  B.  promoted  Ser2:eant ;  re-enlisted;  transferred  to 

91th  X.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Doherty  James  H.  discharged  for  disability 
Du  Bell  John,  discharged  tor  disability 

F. 

Fister  George,  transferred  to  97th  K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 
F^nn  Thomas,  discharged  for  disability 

Frazee  Samuel  C.   promoted  Corporal ;    wounded  at  Gettysburg ; 
promoted  Sergeant ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

G. 

Goodwin  Charles,  jr.  discharged  by  promotion 
Goodwin  William,  discharged  for  disability 
Greene  Thomas  B.  discharged  by  promotion 
Graves  Orlow  H.  transferred  to  the  regular  army 

H. 

Haggerty  John,  discharo-ed  for  disability 

Halliday  James  R.  discharged  for  disability 

Hand  Silas  H.  discharged  for  disability 

Hanna  Thomas  L.  wounded  at  Antietam;    promoted  Corporal ; 

transferred  by  order 
Hatfield  Alfred  R.  discliarged  for  disability 
Haviland  Thomas  G.  discharged  for  disability 
Hermance  "William  L.  discharged  by  promotion 
Hinchman  James,  died  of  disease 
Howard  Tlionias,  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  1st.  Lieutenant; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Hunt   Hiram  L.  wounded  at  Antietam ;    transferred   to  Veteran 

Reserve  Corps 
Huntington   Isaac   L,   promoted    1st.    Lieutenant;    wounded   at 

2d.  Bull  Run  ;  resigned 
Hyatt  Joshua  E.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

J. 

Johnson  Alfred  R.  discliarged  for  ulsability 

K. 

Kelley  Benjamin  F.  discharged  for  disability 


RECOKDS      OF     COMPANY       I?,  27 

L. 

Lnthrop  Clarence  II.  discharfred  for  dii^ahility 

Lincoln  Charles  11.  discharii^t'cl  for  (li.sability 

Lippett  Ceylon  O.  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

L<)un;«berry  Stephen,  dischnrirod  for  disability 

Luli berry  George,  discharged  for  disability 

j\r. 

Maxwell  George,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1S(H 
IMcKenzie  George,  diseharjced  by  order 
McNally  Frank,  discharc:ed  for  disability 
Millspaugh  James  L,  discharged  by  promotion 
Munson  Reuben  S.   promoted  Corporal ;    Sergeant ;    discharged 
for  disability 

N. 

Ncsbitt  Charles,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

o. 

Osborne  "William  B.  taken  prisoner  at  2d.  Bull  Run,  exclianged ; 
promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Palmer  Carlton,  discharged  by  promotion 

Pauc(jast    George    W.    discharged    from    wounds    received    at 

Antietam 
Penney  Alfred  R.  transferred  to  9Yth  N".  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 
Penny  Archibald,  promoted  Corporal;    Sergoant;    killed  in  tho 

AVilderne-s 
Pinkham  AVilliam  E.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredricksburg ;  transferred 

to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Priace  'William,  wounded  at  Antietam ;  discharged  by  promotion 

R. 

Reaney  John,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Reynolds  Charles  F.  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant  of  company   D. ; 

killed  in  the  Wilderness 
Russtll  Charles  F.   wounded  at   1st.  Fredericksburg;    mustered 

out  with  the  company 
Rj'ding  William  L.  discharged  for  disability 

s. 

Scaioh  Jo?eph,  jr.  discharged  by  promotion 

bcott  William,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  promoted  Cor- 
poral ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Shephard  Mathew  II.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st. 
Fredericksburg 

Simmons  Daniel,  jr.  wounded  t\t  1st.  Fredericksburg  ;  transferred 
to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 


28  IlECORDS      OP      COMPANY      F. 

Simmons  Jolin  S.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Soderberry  Robert  A.  promoted  Corporal ;  commissary  Sergeant ; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Spauldino;  Charles  F.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  discharged 

from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericksb\irg 
Steves  Jacob  "W,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Storer  Abner  R.  promoted  Corporal;    Sergeant;    discharged  for 

disability 
Sullivan  Cornelius,  discharged  for  disability 

T. 

Thompson  George  H.  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  the 
company 

Y. 

Van  Name  "William  B,  discharged  bj^  promotion 
Van  VVhyck  John,  discharged  by  promotion 
Van  Zandt  Washington,  discharged  for  disability 
Vaulk  Lawrence  B.  discharged  for  disability 

w. 

"Washburne  William  R.  dischai'ged  for  disability 

"Weeks  Caleb  D.  discharged  by  promotion 

"Weeks  Noah  L.  discharged  by  promotion 

White  Orion,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

"Whitney  Lawrence  M.  promoted  1st.  Lieutenant  of  company  E. ; 

wounded  at  Gettysburg ;  promoted  Captain  of  company  E. ; 

mustered  out  with  company  E. 
"Williams  John  H.   promoted  Corporal;    wounded  at  Antietam; 

discharged  for  disability 
Wilson  William,  transterred  to  the  97th  K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 


DRUMMERS. 

Rockett  John,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Bohnenberger  George,  mustered  out  with  the  company 


RETURNED  OFFICERS. 

Captain. Jacob  Jacobs 

First  Lieutenant.  — Thomas  Howard 

Second  Lieutenant. Henry  Buermeyer,  wounded 


TwECORDS      OF     COMPANY       G.  20 

COMPAXY  G.* 

ORTGTXAL  OFFICERS 

Captain. "Williatn  II.  Atterbury,  promoted  Major ;  Lieutenant 

Colonel;  resigned 
First     Lieutenant. Jolin     Ilendrickson,  promoted    Captain ; 

Major;  Lieutenant  Colonel;  wounded  at  Ist.  Fredericksburg; 

promoted  Colonel ;  resigned 

Second  Lieutenant. Joseph  D.  "Wickham,  resigned 

Brevet  Seccmd  Lieutenant. David   W.   Anderson,    promoted 

2d.  Lieutenant;  resigned 


NOX-COMMISSIONED  OFFICERS. 
SERGEANTS. 

First. Matthew  S.  Gregory,  promoted  1st  Lieutenant ;  resigned 

Second. William  F.    Terwilliger,   promoted    1st.  Lieutenant; 

wounded  at  Antietam;  resigned 

Third. Theodore   W.    Vandegriff,    discharged  from   wounds 

received  at  Antietam  ; 

Fourth. Frank  Paige,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  pro- 
moted 1st.  Lieutenant  of  company  D. ;  mustered  out  with 
company  D. 

Fifth. Charles  A.  Clark,  wounded  at   Antietam  ;    promoted 

1st.  Lieutenant  of  company  B. ;  killed  at  Gettysburg 


CORPORALS. 

First. Charles  W.  Beecher,  killed  at  Antietam 

Second. Samuel    S.    J.    Briggs,    promoted    1st.    Sergeant   of 

company  L. ;  discharged  by  promotion 

Third. Joel  R.  AVoodruff,  discharged  by  promotion 

Fifth. James  P.  Spencer,  discharged  for  disability 

Sixth. Marcus  Miller,  discharged  for  disability 

Seventh. Dudley  Murray,  discharged  for  disability 

Eighth. Sayers  Uudley/  transferred  to  the  Veteran  Reserve 

Corps 

♦This  company  left  New  York,  with  the  rpdment,  May  27,  ISOl;  and  w.ig 
cnustiTcd  into  the  United  Stales  service,  at  Washin-ton,  1).  C,  June  S,  1">01. 
Ecturued  to  New  York,  Juuc  11,  IbW;  uud  was  luubtorcd  out,  Juac  23,  ISGl. 


30  EECORDS     OF     00  MP  ANY    G 

PRIVATES. 


Allen  Edward  G.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

B. 

Banks  John  E.  killed  at  Harpers  Ferry 

Bolander  Charles  J.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Bradley  Bradford  D.  discharged  for  disability 

Bramhill  William  E.  transferred  to  regular  army 

Brevoort  Henry,  discharged  by  promotion 

Brown  James,  transferred  to  Artillery 

Burge  Sydney  A.  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

Buxton  George  J.  discharged  for  disability 

c 

Carpenter  James  IT.  discharged  for  disability 
Center  John,  jr.  discharged  for  disability 

Clifford  Thomas  D.  promoted  1st.    Sergeant;    taken  prisoner  in 
the  Wilderness;  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,1864 
XlJonlin  John,  transferred  to  A^'eteran  Reserve  Corps 

D. 

Dalton  Michael,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Dennison  H.  Bedell,  discharged  bj^^  promotion 

Donaldson  Sovereign  A.  transferred  to  97tli  I!^.  Y.  vols.,  June  8, 

1864 
Downing  John  A.  discharged  lor  disability 
Duey  John  E.  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Durand  James,  jr.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

F. 

Faitoute  James  B.  discharged  for  disability 
Farley  James  B.  wounded  at  2d.  Bull  Run  ; 
Fleming  Dennis,  wounded  at  Gettysburg;  promoted    Corporal; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Foy  William,  killed  at  Antietam 

G. 

Gardner  Augustus,  tnken   prisoner  at   Gettysburg,    exchanged; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Garthwaite   Andrew  J.    dischai-ged    from  wounds  received  at 

2d.  Bull  Run 
Graley  Joseph  O.  discharged  by  promotion 
Grogan  Thomas  R.  killed  at  Antietam 
Guest  Benjamin,  wounded  at  Antietam;  mustered  out  with  the 

company 


K  E  C  0  R  L)  S    O  F     COMPANY      G  .  ,31 

II. 

ITezPmnn  Jamos  IT.  dipclinrcred  for  disahility 
llt)l(leii  JmiK'S  M.  discharixed  tor  disability 
llowc'll  Gcorji^e  11.  transferred  to  Artillery 
lIo3't  James  11.  discliarijed  by  promotioa 
Hoyt  John  11.  died  of  disease 
liurd  Charles  W.  13.  killed  at  Antietam 

J. 

Jessup  niram  VT.  transferred  to  re2:iilar  army 
Joues  Isaac  P.  taken  i)risoner  at  (Jettysbur^,    exchanged;  mus- 
tered out  with  the  company 

K, 

Keenan  Thomas,  promoted  Sergeant ;    wounded  in    tlie  "Wilder- 
ness ;  transferred  to  9Vth  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1SG4 
Kelley  liartley,  discliarixed  from  wounds  received  at  Aatietant 
Kelley  ^^'illiam  II.  dischai-ged  for  disability 
Kile}'  Thomas,  killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run 
Knapp  William  A.  discharged  by  promotion 

L. 

Lacoste  James,  dischartred  for  disability 

Lamberton  Henry  li.  discharged  for  disability 

Lawson  William  II.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  mustered 

out  with  the  Company 
Lc  liarucs  Edward  A.  killed  at  '2d.  Bull  Run 

M. 

Macauley  Charles,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Martin  Robert,  taken  prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exchanc^ed  ;  wounded 

in  the   Wilderuess;    transferred   to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June 

8,  ISfi-i 
Hay  William,  transferred  to  Artillery 
McLaughlin  Charles  A.  transferred  to  regular  army 
^IcMahon  Andrew,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
[Mitchell  Mathew  C.  discharged  for  disability 
Morris  William  S.  promoted  1st.    Lieutenant;    wounded    in  the 

Wilderness  ;  nuistered  out  with  the  company 
^lorrissey  James,  discharged  froni  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Munday    F.   Henry,  discharged    from    wouudd    received   at  1st. 

Fiedericksburg 
^lurray  Cyrus  C.  discharged  for  disability 

N. 

Noman  John  A.  discharged  by  promotioa 


S2  EECORDS      OF     COMPANY       G, 

P. 

Parks  Jame?,  transferred  to  regular  army 

Parton  Jolin  11.  wounded  at  Antietam ;  promoted  Corporal;  mus- 
tered out  with  the  company 

Pitts  John,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Polster  Arnold,  promoted  Sergeant ;  mustered  out  with  tlie 
company 

Power  Eaward,  vrounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  transferred  to 
Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

Purcell  Michael,  wounded  at  Antietam;  promoted  Sergeant; 
taken  prisoner  in  the  AVilderness,  and  not  exchanged,  til] 
long  after  liis  company  had  been  mustered  out 

K. 

Reuss  George  P.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Rhodes  William  W.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

Robbins  Archibald  J.  discharged  for  disability 

s. 

Senical  Joseph  P.  discharged  for  disability 

Shafford   George    E.    promoted  Sergeant;    wounded  and  taken 

prisoner  in  the  "Wilderness,  exchanged;  transferred  to  97th 

N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Sharot  Joseph,  wounded  at  2d.  Bull  Run ;  mustered  out  with  the 

company 
Sheffield  Benjamin  J.  died  of  disease 
Sleight  Sanmel  F.  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  2d.  Bull 

Run 
Smith  John  C.  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Sniffon  Jjimes  B.  discharged  for  disability 
Stevvart  Charles  II.  re-enlisted ;    transferred  to  OVth  N.  Y.  vols., 

June  8,  1864 
Stroub  Frederick  A.  discharged  for  disability 
Swenarton  Thomas  H.  discharged  for  disability 

T. 

Teale  George  TV.  promoted  Hospital  Steward ;  mustered  out  with 

the  company 
Thompson  Richard,  discharged  for  disability 
Tomlins  John  E.  died  of  disease 
Topping  George  W.  promoted  Coproral ;  killed  at  Laurel  Hill 

V. 
Valentine  Frederick  F.  discharged  for  disability 
Voorhies  Joseph  H.  discharged  from  woundrs  eceived  at  Antietam 

w. 

Wasliburn  George  "W,  wounded  at  Fredericksburg ;  mustered  out 
with  the  company 


RECORDS      OF      CO^fPANY      II.  33 

TVatkeys  Eilward  IT.  tlisoharsfocl  for  (lisnhility 

"Watson  Riihcrt  II.  di.sclmr:;vd  tVoni  wouiul-s  received  at  Antietara 

"Weaver  James  G.  wuumlodat  Isr.  Frederick.'^buri;  ;  ])ronioted  Cor- 
poral;  wounded  in  the  Wilderness;  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y. 
vols.,  June  8,  1861 

"White  Alasco  C.  promoted  Sergeant ;  discharged  from  wounds 
received  at  Antietam 

"Williamson  Henry  V.  wounded  at  Harpers  Ferrj^;  promoted 
Sergeant  of  company  L.  ;  2d.  Lieutenant ;  1st.  Lieutenant ; 
Captain  ;  Major  ;  mustered  out  with  the  regiment 

"Wood  Daniel ;  re-enlisted;  wounded  in  the  "Wilderness;  trans- 
ferred to  QVth  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 

"Wood  Lyman,  discharged  for  disability 

Yerance  Peter,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 


DRUMMER. 

Swords  Joseph  F.  mustered  out  with  the  company 


RETURNED  OFFICERS. 

Captain. Thomas  "VV.  Thorne,  formerly  of  company  C. 

First  Lieutenant. "William  S.  Morris,  wounded 

Second  Lieuteuan\. Frank  F.  Carter,  formerly  of  company  A. 

wounded 


COMPANY   IL* 


ORIGINAL  OFFICERS 

Captain. George  Tuthill,  resigned 

First  Lieutenant. John  T.   Lockman,  promoted  Captain,   re- 

siijned 
Second  Lieutenant. Charles  E.  Tuthiil,  promoted   Adjutant; 

resigned 

♦  This  company  left  New  York,  with  the  rcdmont,  May  27,  1S61;  and  was 
mustered  into  the  United  Stales  service,  at  Washinirton,  D.  C,  .Inna  S,  ISGl. 
Jietumed  to  New  York,  Juuc  11,  l.W;  aud  waa  mustered  out,  Juuo  23,  1SG4. 


34  RECORDS    OF     COMPANY     H, 


"•  NOX-COMMISSIOXED  OFFICERS. 

SERGEANTS. 

First. John  Clements,  promoted  2cl.  Lieutenant;  rcsl!Tned 

Second. John  H.  Reid,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Third. John  Ponsonby,  discharged  for  disability 

Fourth. Isaac  Lockman,  promoted  1st.  Lieutenant;  resigned 

Fifth. De  Witt   C.   Hammond,  promoted  2d.  Lieutenant;  re 

sio-ned 


CORPORALS. 

First. Richard  Fosdick,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;  discharged 

for  disability 
Second. James  Dcnin,  promoted    Sergeant;   2d.  Lieutenant; 

resigned 

Third. AVilliam  H.  Ponsonby,  discharged  for  disability 

Fourth. Richard  Van  Riuer,  discharged  for  disability 

Fifth. Henry  A.    Van  Pelt,  promoted   Coi'poral ;    Sergeant ; 

1st.  Lieutenant  •  Captain;  resigned 

Sixth. William  Gibson,  discharged  for  disability 

Seventh. William  H.   Roberts,  promoted  to  2d.  Lieutenant; 

resigned  * 

Eighth. Warren  Chapman,  promoted  Sergeant;    discharged 

lor  disability 


PRIVATES. 
A. 

Adee  Joseph  W.  jr.  re-enlisted ;  transferred  to  97th  K  Y.  vols., 

June  8,   1864 
Albro  J(^shua  C.  discharged  for  disability 
AUard  Edmund  B.  trausfeiTcd  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

B. 

Baker  John  L.  promoted  Corporal ;    mustered  out  with  the  com- 
pany 
Barnes  Thomas  C.  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y,  vols.,  June  8,  1864 
Beggs  Joseph,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Bell  David,  discharged  for  disability 
Beltron  Thomas  II.  mustered  out  with  tlie  company 
Brewer  George,  discharged  by  promotion 
Bresnaw  Jerry,  died  of  wounds  received  at  Antietara 
Brockner  Edwin  0.  promoted  Corporal ;  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y. 
vols.,  June  8,  18C4 


E  E  C  O  R  D  S     OP     C  O  ^f  P  A  N  Y       II .  35 

Uroclcncr  "Willinm,  transforrod  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
JJiMiiin  Henry,  niissiiii;-  in  action  nt  2d.  Bull  Run 
];iniis  F'iitri('k,  killed  at  Gcttvshuric 
Uuskirk  Theodore,  discharged  lor  disability 

c. 

CnfTrey  John,  died  of  disease 
Cliri:stie  John,  disc]iari::ed  by  order 
Ch'arman  John,  discharued  by  orde» 

Coburn  Robert  S.  transferred  to  dith  N".  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  lSG4 
Cofley  John  J.  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Couley  (xeor^-e  A,    promoted  Corporal ;    mustered  out  with  the 
company 

D. 

T)aly  John,  mlssinq^  in  action  at  Thorouiihfare  Gap 

Daly  "William,  appointed   drununer ;    transferred  to  97th  N.  Y. 

vols..  June  8,  1804 
Davis  Edmund  A.  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Deacon  Thomas,  muRi^ered  out  with  the  company 
])c  Con  Alexander,  killed  at  Antietam 
Devlin  David,  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  wounded  at  Spott- 

sylvania:  transferred  to  97th  N,  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864: 
Devlin  Joseph,  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  in  the  Wilderness  ; 

mustered  out  with  the  com])any 
Dowling  Josepii,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18G4 
Drew  Ceorue,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Dupignac  Richard,  discharged  for  disability 

F. 

Flaack  Lewis,  discharged  for  disability 
G. 

Gidley  Lewis,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Gulick  John  L.  discharged  for  disability 

11. 

TTallonbeck  John  N.  discharired  for  disability 

Uallock  Joseph  T.  promoted  Corporal;    Sercreant ;    -wounded  in 

the  Wilderness;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
ITathaway  Stephen,  discharcjed  for  disability 
Harriott  G('ori::e   A.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;    mustered 

out  with  the  company 
Hart  Jacob,  transfc-n-ed  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1804 
Ileenan  James,  died  of  disca^t; 
llolmcs   Isaac,    wounded  at   1st. 

with  the  company 


35  EECOEDS     OF       COMPANY      U, 

K. 

Kane  John  J.  promoted  Corporal  ;  discharged  for  disability 

Kearney  Charles,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Killman  William  F.  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  mustered  out 

with  the  company 
Kirby  William  S.  promoted  Sergeant ;    wounded   at  Antietam ; 

transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Knight  Thomas,  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols,,  June  8,  1864 

Ju. 
Lartin  John,  wounded  at  1st,  FredericTcsbur<^ ;  promoted  Corpo- 
^  ral ;   Sergeant;    wounded  in  the  Wilderness;  transferred  to 

97th  K  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  18.64 

M. 

Mahnten  John,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;    transferred  to 

Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Martin  Frank,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Maze  Augustus  B,  discharged  by  order 
Miller  William,  died  of  disease 
Millinett  William  F.  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  the 

company 
McCourt  Henry,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  transferred  to 

Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
McDermott  John,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
McDermott  Thomas,  discharged  for  disability 
McGrath  Joseph,  re-enlisted;    transferred   to    97th   IST.  Y.  vols., 

June  8,  1864 
McLane  James,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Murphv  Matthew,  killed  at  Antietam 

o. 

O'Brien  W^illiam,  discharged  for  disability 

O'Connor  Henry,  discharged  by  order 

O'Connor  James,  discharged  by  promotion 

O'Connor  James  A.  wounded  in  the  Wilderness;    transferred  to 
97th  N.  Y,  vols,,  June  8,  1864 

O'lfeill  Charles,  taken  prisoner  at  2d,  Bull  Run,  exchanged;  re- 
enlisted;  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols,,  June  8,  1864 
P. 
/•  Pelton  Henry  F.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Pinard  Nelson,  transferred  to  gun-boat  service 

Foil! on  Clark  C.  discliarged  for  disability 

Peirson  Ira  A.  discharged  for  disability 

R. 

Russell  William  H.  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
^  Ryan  Thomas  J.  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1864 


EECORDS     OP     COiEPANY     n.  37 

S. 

Shrimpton  'William  IT.  missins:  in  action  at  2(1.  Bull  Run 

Skeats  Charles,  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  tho  com- 

pany 
Smith  John  II.  promoted  Sergeant;  mustered  out  with  tho  com- 

pany 
Smith   Gcorj^e   E.    wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;    promoted 

Corporal;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Solomon  Alfred  A.  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  8,  1^04 
Spencer  ^Villiam,  discharged  for  disability 
Stines  Thomas,  transferred  to  Artillery 
Strubel  Peter,  transferred  to  OVth  N.  Y.  vols.,  Jnne  8,  1S64 
Snedeker  John  L.  transferred  to  97th  N.  Y.  vols.,  June  «,  18G4 
Sutton  Edward,  discharged  for  disability 

w. 

"Walsh  James,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Wayte  "William,  missing  in  action  at  Gettysburg 

"Wilson  Matthew,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  2d.  Bull 

Run 
"Wood  Charles  W.  killed  at  South  Mountain 


DRUMMERS. 

Hill  "William,   promted  Drum  Major;     mustered   out  with   the 

company 
Rollins  Frank,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

RETURNED   OFFICERS. 

First  Lieutenant,  commanding. Ilenry  C.   Barnum,  formerly 

of  company  L. 
Second  Lieutenant, Augustus  P.  Butler,  formerly  of  comp.  C 


88  EECOKDS      OF     COMPANY      I, 

COMPANY  I.* 

ORIGINAL  OFFICERS 

Captain. Peter  J.  Claassen,  resi2:ned 

First  Lieutenant. George  Wlieaton,  resigned 

Second  Lieutenant. Eno  J.  Claassen,  promoted  1st,  Lieuten(int, 

Captain;  " 

NOX-COMMISSIONED  OFFICERS. 

SERGEANTS. 

First. Thomas   Higgs,    promoted   2d.    Lieutenant;    and  1st 

Lieutenant  of  company  L. ;  mustered  out  witli  the  regiment 

Second. George  E.    Allen,    promoted    2d.    Lieutenant;     1st, 

Lieutenant;  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 

CORPORALS. 

First. Lester  Lewis,  '■ischarged  for  disability 

Second. Benjamin  F   Bowne,  promoted  Sei'geant;  wounded  at 

Antietam-  wound  d  at  Gettysburg ;  promoted  1st.  Lieuten- 
ant;    wounded   at   Spottsylvania ;    mustered  out   with   the 
regiment 
Third. John  Knipe,  promoted  Sergeant;  killed  at  1st.  Frede- 
ricksburg 
Fourtli. Thomas  Hart,  mustered  out  with  the  company- 
Fifth. Arthur   Blaney,   wounded  at   Gettysburg;     promoted 

Sergeant;  1st.  Sergeant;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Sixth. William    Black,    wounded    at    Antietam;     promoted 

Sergeant;  re-enlisted;  wounded  at  Laurel  Hill:  after  the 
company  was  mustered  out,  remained  with  the  Qlih  N.  Y. 
vols. 

Seventh. Hynds  James,  promoted  Sergeant;  discharged  from 

wounds  received  at  Antietam 

*  This  company  left  Kcw  York,  July  20,  1S61,  and  joined  the  regiment  in 
the  field,  August  25,  1S61.    They  were  mustered  out,  August,  1S64 


RECORDS    OF    c  o  :sr  P  A  X  Y     I.  39 


PRIVATES. 
B. 

Beigle  Geori^e,  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  re-enlisted;  after 
the  company  was  mustered   out,   remained  with  the   y7tli 
N.  Y.  vols. 
Bergen  John,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  1st.  Fredericks- 
burg 
Blair  James,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  2d.  Bull  Run 

Blythe  James,  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  

Bodenmiller  George,  promoted  Corporal ;  killed  at  Spottsylvuiria 
Boker  Harvey,  transferred  to  gun-boat  service 
Bowne  Jeremiah  II.  discharged  for  disability 
BrinkerhotF  Walter,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Brown  John,  wounded  at  1st.    Fredericksburg;    transferred  to 

Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Bullock  John  II.  discharged  for  disability 
Burke  Michael,  transferred  to  Signal  Corps 
Byrd  John  W.  died  of  disease 

c. 

Casey  John  F.  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Chambers  James,  died  of  disease 

Cole  Benjamin,  wounded  at  Antietam ;    

Coles  George  W.  discharged  for  disability 
Coles  John  II.  discharged  for  disability 
Curtin  Daniel,  killed  at  Antietam 

D. 

Demarest  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 
Doremus  David,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Dumphry  Michael,  transferred  to  Signal  Corps 
Dyer  John,  discharged  for  disability 

E. 

Elliott  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 

F. 

Farrell  Jesse  "VV.  discharged  for  disability 

Ferry  James,  discharged  for  disability 

Fitzgerald    Absalom,    promoted    Corporal;    taken    prisoner    at 

"^Spottsylvania,  and  died  in  the  rebel  prison  at  Anderscmville, 

Georgia 
Foley  John,  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
G. 

Gibbons  Frank  P.  promoted  Corporal;    mustered  out  with  the 
company 


40  RECORDSOF      COMPANY     I. 

II. 

Hactett  Michael,  ■wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  

Hartshorne  Edward,  discharged  for  disability 
Hazeltine  James,  discharged  lor  disability- 
Hicks  Charles,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Hicks  George,  promoted  Corporal ;   wounded  at  Spottsylvania . 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Hodgkiss  Ebenezer,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietan 
Hussey  George,  discharged  by  promotion 

I. 

Isaacs  Isaac,  discharged  for^disability 

J. 

Jarves  Richard,  mustered  out  with  the  company- 
Jones  Samuel  B.  killed  at  1st,  Fredericksburg 
Jordon  John  P.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

K. 

Kennedy  Patrick,  died  from  disease 

Kinney  Peter,  died  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

L. 

Lester  Robert  G.  promoted  Corporal ;  wounded  in  the  Wilder- 
ness ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Little  Alexander,  died  of  disease 
Loughran  John,  discharged  for  disability 

M. 

Manley  Hubert,  wounded  at  2d.  Bull  Run ;  promoted  Corporal ; 
wounded  at  Spottsylvania ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Mathews  Samuel,  promoted  Corporal ;  wounded  in  the  Wilder- 
ness ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

McAvoy  Joseph,  killed  at  Antietam 

McCanlis  Thomas  L.  wounded  at  2d.  Bull  Run;  promoted 
Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Moore  John,  discharged  for  disability 

Morris  Samuel,  transferred  to  Artillery 

o. 

Owens  James,  discharged  for  disability 

P. 

Paul  Stephen  C.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  ■ 

Pettit  James,  discharged  for  disability 

R. 

Riker  Robert  L.  killed  at  2d.  Bull  Run. 


KECOTwDS      OF       COMPANY       I.  41 


Schuberth  Ocorsre,  promoted  drummpr;  nftcr  the  company  was 
mustered  out,  remained  with  the  97th  N.  Y.  vols. 

Scott  Walter,  promoted  Corporal ;  Serj^eant ;  wounded  at  Spott- 
sylvania ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Sharrock  Ralph,  discharo-ed  for  disability 

Stewart  Edward,  wounded  at  Antietam  ;  after  the  company  was 
mustered  out,  remained  with  the  9Vth  jST.  ¥.  vols. 

Sweet  Henry,  discharged  for  disability 

T. 

Tabele  Mathew  L.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  mustered  out 
with  tlie  company 

Tliompson  W'illiam  N.  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  in  the  Wil- 
derness ;  mustered  out  wdth  the  company 

Tower  Lucien  N.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Trainor  Joseph  P.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

w. 

Waterhouse  Edward,  missing  at  Bealton  Station,  Va.,  on  the 

march 
Westervelt  Francis,  killed  at  Gettysburg 
Wolff  Jacob,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Y. 

Youngman  Theodore,  taken  prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exchanged  ; 
mustered  out  with  the  company 


DRUMMER. 

Keenan  James,  taken  prisoner  on  the  picket  line,  near  Winches- 
ter, Va. 


RETURXED    OFFICER.* 
First  Lieutenant,  commanding. Benjamin  F.  Bowne,  wounded 

•This  officer  returned  with  the  regiment,  and  was  muitcrcd  out  with  It, 
June  23,  16W. 


42  EE  COEDS     OF     COMPANY      L, 

COMPANY  L.* 

ORIGINAL  OFFICERS 

Captain. Erastus  R,  Miller,  resigned 

First  Lieutenant. A.  Martin  Burtis,  appointed  Quartermaster ; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Second  Lieutenant. Andrew  B.  Stiles,  (see  company  D.) 


NOX-COMMISSIONED  OFFICERS. 
SERGEANTS. 

First. Samuel  S.  J.  Briggs,  (see  company  G.) 

Second. Henry  J.  Curry,  promoted  1st.  Sergeant;    killed 

Gettysburg 
Third. Henry  V.  Williamson  (see  company  G.) 


CORPORALS. 

First. John  H.  Scott,  promoted  Sergeant ;  killed  at  Antietam 

Second. Charles   H.   Townsend,  promoted  Sergeant ;    trans- 
ferred to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

Third. W.  T.  "Wheeler,  discharged  for  disability 

Fourth. C.   E.    Valentine,   transferred    to    Veteran  Reserve 

Corps 

Fifth. G.  D.  Carroll,  discharged  for  disability 

Sixth . F.  R.  Ludlam,  promoted  Sergeant ;    Sergeant-Major  ; 

discharged  b}'  promotion 

Seventh. Astor  Kissam,  discharged  for  disability 

Eighth. Thomas  Marcotte,  promoted   Sergeant;    discharged 

by  promotion 


PRIVATES. 
A. 

Allen  "William  E.  killed  in  the  "Wilderness 
Ames  Charles  M.  mustered  out  with  the^company 

♦This  company  was  mustered  into  service,  August  3t,  1S61,  and  left  New 
Tnrk  city.  Si'i»tember  12.  1961,  to  ioin  the  regiment  in  the  field,  wheic  they 
arrived  September  til,  1861.  The  company  was  mustered  out,  September,  1S64^ 


KECOKDS      OF      COMTANY       L.  43 

B. 

Bailpy  "William  S,  killed  at  1st.  Fretlcricksl)urf:!r 

Bamberg  Carl,   woundt'd  in  the   Wildernes.s;    after  the  company 

was  imisttTcd  out,  remained  with  tlie  UTtli  N.  Y.  vols. 
Bamberj^  Maurice,  wounded  at  Spottsylvania;   after  the  company 

was  mustered  out,  remainetl  witii  the  OTth  X.  Y.  vols. 
Bancroft  Charles  W.  disehartjed  by  promotion 
Barnum  Henry  C.  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  1st.  Sergeant; 
2d.    Lieutenant   of  company  II ;    also    1st.    Lieutenant  and 
Captain  of  company  11 ;  mustered  out  with  that  company 
Becker  William,  discharged  for  disability 
Bell  John  II.  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Blaync}'  George,  mustered  out  with  the  comj»any 
Bouquinn  Lawrence  II.  wounded  at  Chancellorsville  ;  promoted 

Sergeant-Major  ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Brophy  Patrick,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Brown  John  II.  promoted  Corporal;  mustered  out  with  tho  com- 
pany 
Brown  Samuel,  transkrred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 
Brown  Thomas,  promoted  Corporal ;  died  of  disease 
Bunte  George,  promoted  Corporal;  killed  in  the  Wilderness 
Burns  Thomas,  re-enlisted  ;  after  the  company  was  mustered  out, 
remained  with  the  97th  N.  Y.  vols. 

c. 

Callan  Patrick,  re-enlisted;  after  the  company  was  mustered  out, 
remained  with  the  y7th  N.  Y.  vols. 

Carter  James  B.  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericks- 
burg ;  transferred  to  Veteran  Reserve  Corps 

Chapi>el  Clark,  jtromoted  Corporal ;  wounded  in  the  Wilderness; 
after  the  <;ompany  was  mustered  out,  remained  with  the  97th 
N.  Y.  v(.ls. 

Clark  John,  killed  at  Spottsylvania 

Cochrane  Jchn,  discharged  by  promotion 

Connor  Charles,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Craiir  William,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

Crawford  E.  discharged  for  disability 

Cross  Charles  J.  killed  at  Antietam 

Curtis  William,  discharged  for  disability 

D. 

Dailey  Frederick,  discharged  by  promotion 

Danburg   William,   discharged    from   wounds   received   at    Ist. 

Fredericksburg 
Davis  Robert  H.  mustered  out  with  the  company 
De  Vere  Samuel,  nmstered  out  with  tlie  Company 


44  RECORDSOF     COMPANY     L. 

De  Yoe  Erlwin  F.  mnstered  out  with  the  company 
Douo-lass  Benjamin  F.  promoted  Corporal;    Sergeant;    killed  at 
Spottsylvania 

E. 

Eao-an  Daniel,  promoted  Corporal ;  mustered  out  with  the  com- 

F. 

Fol'^er  Robert  H.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

G. 

Graham  James  A.  transferred  to  Artillery 
Graham  William  A.  mustered  out  with  the  company 

H. 

Hatterick  Samuel,  dischars^ed  for  disability 

Hendershott  Joseph,  wounded  in  the  Wilderness ;  mustered  out 

with  the  company 
Hodson  Edward,  discharged  for  disability 
Holt  Frederick,  discharged  for  disability 

Hosey  Patrick,  promoted  Corporal ;  wounded  in  the  Wilderness ; 
•  mustered  out  with  the  company 

I. 

Imlay  John  K  mustered  out  with  the  company 

J. 

Jenkins  William  A.  taken  prisoner  at  1st.  Fredericksburg, 
exchanged ;  taken  prisoner  in  the  Wilderness,  exchanged ; 
after  the  company  was  mustered  out,  remained  with  the 
97th  N.  Y.  vols. 

Johnson  John  J.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sero-eant;  wounded  at  1st. 
Fredericksburg  ;  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Spott- 
sylvania 

K. 

Keating  Thomas,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Kelley  Henry  J.  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  in  the  Wilderness ; 

mustered  out  with  the  company 
Kelley  John  J.  promoted  Corporal ;  Sergeant ;  re-enlisted ;  after 

the   company   was   mustered  out,   remained  with  the  Q'/th 

K  Y.  vols. 
Kerr  Thomas,  died  from  wounds  received  at  Spottsylvania 

L. 

Lewis  Warren  J.  discharged  by  promotion 
Lober  Jacob,  killed  in  the  Wilderness 

Lockington  John  S.  re-enlisted;  after  the  company  was  mustered 
out,  remained  with  the  97th  N.  Y.  vols. 


iJE  COEDS     OF     COMPANY    L,  45 

M. 

Mai  one  John,  promoted  Corporal;  wounded  at  1st.  Fredcricks- 
burj^ ;  mustered  out  witji  tho  company 

jSIantle  Goorii^e,  transferred  to  Artillery 

Marran  Patrick,  wounded  at  Antietam;  ro-cnlisted;  nftrr  the 
company  was  mustered  out,  remained  with  the  UTth  X.  Y.  vols. 

Marsellus  J()^^cph  V.  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  dischar"-cd 
from  wounds  received  at  Spottsylvania 

Martin  James,  discharj^cd  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

^IcDonald  Martin  discharged  for  disability 

Mead  Augustus  W.  promoted  Corporal ;  wounded  in  the  "Wilder- 
ness ;  after  the  company  was  mustered  out,  remained  with 
the  97th  N.  Y.  vols. 

^Melville  James  C.  discharged  for  disability 

Meyer  Albert  B.  died  of  disease 

Montey  l^enjamin  J.  killed  at  Spottsylvania 

Murphy  John,  discharged  for  disability 

Murray  ?tlark  A.  wounded  at  1st.  Fredericksburg;  mustered  out 
with  the  company 

o. 

Osborne  Jeremiah,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 

P. 

Piatt  George  C.  taken  prisoner  at  Gettysburg,  exchanged;  mus- 
tered out  with  the  company 

R. 

Hoberts  Thomas,  discharged  for  disability 

s. 

Simpson  John,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 
Skinner  Charles,  killed  at  1st.  Fredericksburg 
Southworth  Chester,  discharged  by  promotion 
Supple  John,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

T. 

Tliompson  Henry  G.  discharged  for  disability 
Thompson  James,  mustered  out  with  the  company 
Thorns  Edwin,  mustered  out  with  the  company 

V. 

Van  Alst  John  T.  jr.  promoted  Corporal ;  Seri^eant;  Sergeant- 
Major  ;  1st.  Lieutenant;  Captain;  wounded  at  Spottsyl- 
vania; mustered  out  with  the  ref^iment 

Van  Cleef  Joseph  V.  wounded  at  Antietam;  transferred  to  regular 
army 


46 


RECORDS     OP     COMPANY     L 


VanNorden  Samuel  G.  promoted  Corporal;  Sergeant;  1st.  Ser- 
geant ;  wounded  ab  Antietam  ;  taken  prisoner  in  the  ^S'^ilder- 
ness,  exchanged  ;  mustered  out  with  the  company 

Voshage  Adolph,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at  Antietam 

w. 

"Watson  Samuel  S.  transferred  to  gun-boat  service 

Whaites  Charles,  discharged  from  wounds  received  at   2d.  Bull 

Run 
"^A^illers  John  A.  promoted  Corporal;  killed  at  Antietam 
Willet  John  C,  discharged  for  disability 
Willis  John,  deserted  on  the  battle-field  of  Cedar  Mountain 
Wilsey  Charles,  discharged  for  disability 
Wilsey  Harvey  B.  discharged  for  diisability 
Wood  Emanuel  L.  mustered  out  with  the  company 


RETURIS'ED    OFFICERS.* 

Captain. John  I.  Yan  Alst,  jr.  wounded 

First  Lieutenant. Thomas  Higgs,  formerly  of  company  L 


RETURNED  REGIMENTAL    OFFICERS. 

Colonel. Joseph  A.  Moesch,  formerly  of  company  B.,  killed 

Lieutenant  Colonel. William  H.    Chalmers,  came  from  home 

and  joined  the  regiment  in  October,  1863 

Major. Henry  V.  Williamson,  formerly  of  company  G. 

Adjutant. Henry  P.  Claire,  formerly  of  company  D. 

Quartermaster. A.  Martin  Burtis,  formerly  of  company  L. 

Surgeon. Charles  J.  Nordquiest 

Assistant  Surgeon. A.  V.  Ketcliara,  joined  the  regiment  in  the 

winter  of  1862,  and  was  transferred  to  another  regiment, 
Junes,  1864 

Chaplain. A.  Roe,  came  from  home  and  joined  the  regiment, 

in  the  winter  of  1863,  and  was  transferred  to  another  regi- 
ment, June  8,  1854: 


^^  Mr.  I^EYER,  and  his  band,  joined  the  regiment  in  the 
Field,  in  June,  1861,  and  was  mustered  out  by  an  order  from  the 
War  Department,  July,  1862 

*  These  officers  were  mustered  out  willi  the  regiment,  June  23,  ISiU,  In 
Tew  York      city, 


TABLES       A.     AND      B 

TABLE     A. 


47 


Shoicing  a  complete  List  of  those  icho  luere  Killed^ 
or  Died  from  loounds  received  in  battle. 


Harpprs  Ferry,  Md 

Cedar  Mountain,  Va.  ,  . . 
Second  Bull  Run,  Va.  . . 
South  Mountain,  Md.  ... 

Antietam,  Md .  . 

First  Fredericksburg,  Va, 

Gettysburg,  Pa 

Wilderness,  Va 

Laurel  Hill,  Va 

Spottsylvania,  Va , 

Total, 


A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

G 

ni 

L  ' 

1 

1 

1 

6 

5 

1 

1 

2 

1 
1 

3 

t 

2 

4 

3    3 

2 

4 

7 

3 

3 

5 

1 

1 

1    4 

6 

1 

2 

1 

1    1 

1 

8 

3 

2 

1 

4 

3 

3 

1 

1 

4 

1 

Total. 
2 
1 

15 
1 

21 

35 
7 

16 
2 
5 

105 


>K^< 


TABLE  B 


Showing  a  complete  List  of  those  who  were  wounded 
171  battle. 


Harpers  Ferry,  Va 

Second  Bull  Run,  Va.   . . 

Antietam,  Md.  . .  __ 

First  Fredericksburg,  Va 

Chancellorsville,  Va 

Gettysburg,  Pa 

Wilderness,  Va 

Laurel  Hill,  Va 

Spottsylvania,  Va 

Coal  Harbor,  Va.  ..,,... 

ToUl, 


A 

B 

C 
1 

E 

F 

G 
1 

H 

I 

L 

Total 
2 

1 

1 

2 

1 

4 

1 

3 

1 

14 

3 

2 

9  12 

8 

10 

13 

2 

6 

6 

71 

5 

10 

13  10 

6 

12 

5 

6 

6 

4 
1 

76 

1 

2     1 

4 

1 

2 

10 

4 

6 

2    2 

3 

2 

5 

4 

3 

6 

37 

5 

5 

2 

1 

1 

4 

4 

12 

1 

^ 

22'J 


« 
•« 

^^' 

§^ 

^  s 

§1 

•<v     "O 

^-^ 

^^ 

«»  s 

f<  c 

■fe'-l 

^  % 

^  o 

^  § 

§^ 

D 

':S^ 

1-^ 

•^    5* 

pq 

§  ^ 

H 

-s:? 

^g 

^^ 

o 

*S§< 

sS 

s  § 

•§« 

i^-^ 

^   g 

e-S 

tl 

o  '^^ 

K* 

• 

<=Q 

l-^ 

„  (M  O          O  I,          O  ^  O. 

CN  rH 

i-i          CO 

H^ 

•^j<Oi           r-l«;i-'0<MT}< 

<N  O 

H-1 

-• 

O 

O 

COlO         J>(M          OOJ>CO 
CI                 —          T) 

Tj<            »0 

^ 

I— icMr-iCCC:          OJOCi 
"^          ^                  CM 

f-l   r-l   CO 

^ 

(u:;  o  cc  i-  ?i        CD  o  o 

T7<                   C>1           --H           ,-, 

.-1  ,-1          ,-1  CO 

fi^ 

(M-H          ClOi— tiMOCO 
CO          1— (  ri          I— 1          i-H 

<M   CO 

o-" 

Ttl                        I-H              .-(              ,-1 

rH 

p 

I-H                              (M 

I-H         O 

< 

-I 


•^  s?5 


ifift 


^3  'C  'C  'TS  '§    O 

"o  "o  "o  "o  *S  "»    ^„    ^ 

_2     »     2     W  _W     rj     ^     c3 


^  ^-^  *i  -tJ  *s  r^ 

o  o  o  o  o  o 
-w  ,tJ  ^  ^  ,»J  ^ 

Ti '^  Ti  Tj  Ti  'T^ 

CI  p  p  a.  a.  o 

t<       Sh       ?H       fH       S-,       i^ 


fci5  2  2 


g  c  c:  c  a 

rt    eS    c3    c3    ^ 


^ 


THE  NEW 

REFl 

This  book  is 
tak 

YORK  PUBLIC  LIBRARY 
3RENCE  DEPARTMENT 

under  no  circumstances  to  be 
en  from  the  Building 

form  410